ABSTRACT:Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys for a healthy body, but it is also the basis for dynamic and creative activity. Healthful living implies freedom from disease, enough strength, endurance, skill, agility, capacity to meet the daily demands and sufficient reserves to meet extra ordinary stresses without undue fatigue, besides mental development and emotional balance according to the maturity level of the individual.
Method: The purpose of the present study to find out the effect of weight training exercises for the development of physical fitness ability among f Shot put Throwers. The sample for the present study consists of 40 Male Shot put throwers out of which 20 are experimental group and 20 are controlled group. Weight training exercises are given four times a week for six weeks for experimental group and controlled group were given general training of Shot Put. To assess the Physical fitness Pre Test and Post Test were conducted on Shot put back throw, 50 Meters run and standing broad jump to assess the physical fitness for both the groups.
Results: This study shows that due to the weight training exercises there is a rapid improvement of experimental group in the physical fitness ability and controlled group has less improvement in physical fitness due to the general training.
Discussion: Physical fitness is one of the most important things in life and one of the most valuable assets one can ever have Most Shot put Throwers are relatively strong and sturdily built. Their workouts include various weight training exercises to develop the Physical fitness.