To Compare the Performance of YO-YO Intermittent Recovery Test Level-1 in Recreational Basketball and Cricket Players

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Yo-Yo intermittent tests are frequently used in a variety of sports and research studies to determine physical fitness.Specifically, the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test was a valid measure of fitness performance in the manner of total covered distance in meters, maximum oxygen consumption in VO2 Max and levels achieved which is set in the way of increasing speed in kilometer/hour with decreasing time in seconds to accelerate the test to measure and calculate the outcomes of the test. The purpose of the study is to compare the result of fitness ability using Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 1 between recreational basketball and cricket players. This study helped to measure an individual's ability to repeatedly perform intervals over a prolonged period of time. METHOD: Participants were explained the procedure and informed consent obtained. 68 participants who were recreational players were taken. Out of which 34 were cricket and 34 were basketball players. YYIRT 1 test was performed on them. The test was continued till the participant could continue the test or if the participant gets 2 warning signals simultaneously for not reaching the end point till the beep rings and then it was stopped. Outcome measures used were total distance covered and VO2 max which was compared between 2 groups. Result: This study showed that there is no significant difference in performance i.e., total distance covered and VO2 max. between recreational cricket and basketball players. Conclusion: This study shows equal effectiveness in both recreational cricket and basketball players