Comparative Effects of Modified Tabata Training and Fartlek Training in Amateur Football

Study design: Randomized clinical trial Sample size: calculated by Epitool is 40 (20 in each group) Sampling technique: Non-probability convenient sampling Study setting Al-Musaddiq Institute of Higher Education, Kharian FG Degree College for Boys, Kharian cantt. Inclusion: Young Male football player aged 18-25 years Amateur football players (who are in practice from last 8 months) Athletes with BMI 18.5kg/m2 -24.9kg/m2 The participants not taking any supplements or anabolic steroids Engages in other physical activities (e.g., gym, running) at least weekly. Exclusion The participants with history of a severe injury (e.g. ACL tear, fracture ) in the last 6 months History of any lower limb surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction or any major surgery) Any musculoskeletal disorder. Chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, severe asthma) affecting exercise capacity. Significant weight fluctuations in the past 3 months. Any diagnosed psychological and cardiovascular conditions that could affect participation. Tools For strength: squats test (ICC=0.99) For power: Vertical jump test (ICC = 0.968) For endurance: 3-min step up test (ICC = 0.913) , Yo Yo intermittent recovery Test (ICC= between 0.87 and 0.95)