Study of physiological variables among players of selected sports at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya

The present study aimed to compare selected physiological variables namely resting heart rate, vital capacity, blood pressure, and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max among players from four different sports disciplines: football, volleyball, cricket, and athletics. The sample consisted of 80 university-level male players (n = 20 per sport) from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya. Physiological measurements were taken using standardized laboratory protocols. The results revealed significant inter-sport differences in cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency. Football and athletics players demonstrated superior VO2 max and vital capacity compared to volleyball and cricket players. The findings underscore the importance of sport-specific physiological adaptations and provide insights for optimizing training strategies across disciplines.