EFFECTS OF DAILY SPORTS TRAINING ON THE PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION AND STRENGTH IN WORKING ADULTS

Comparison of physical constitution and strength were made, in 183 workers, between sportsmen and non-sportsmen engaged in desk or operative work. 1. In the case of desk workers, sportsmen were better than non-sportsmen in physical constitution and strength. By exercise on bicycle ergometer, no differences were observed between sportsmen and non-sportsmen in R.M.R., oxygen intake and increasing rate of respiration, while sportsmen showed less increase and faster recovery of pulse rate and somewhat greater oxygen pulse in working state. These indicated that the sportsmen accommodated more easily to the exercise showing better efficiency. 2. In the case of operatives, distinct difference were not found between sportsmen and non-sportsmen as regards physical constitution and strength, and R.M.R., oxygen intake, oxygen pulse, respiration and pulse rate during exercise. These showed that workmen being trained daily in their work can accommodate to sports as well.