USE OF BIORHYTHM IN SPORTS

Padma Shri Ravi N. Chaturvedi

 Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out how the scientific concepts control the performance of a sportsperson on the sports field? Although the principle of monthly (23-28 day) rhythms were known from quite some time but it was first observed that student’s academic inputs in the class room were controlled by the biorhythms. It was in the later part of 1970s, the Biological concept of Biorhythms’ use in Sports came to light.  Soon the practice was used in sports performance forecasting. It is well established now that out of the three (Positive, Negative and Intermediate) phases of the Biological Cycle (Biorhythms in short), the podium performance by the sportsperson is during the positive phase of the Biorhythms. Using the knowledge of Biorhythms judiciously, the coaches are now suggesting that the organizers of the sports meet may hold the event in the afternoon when the Biological Cycle is in positive phase. Further studies have augmented these findings as the total physiological body activities of the body function optimally in the late afternoon. The researches in the field of Biorhythms have provided insight to the coaches to plan their training schedule in such a way to secure maximum output from their wards. The knowledge of Biorhythms has found its usage in agriculture, aviation, education, commerce and relief to men from mental and physical ailments.           

Keywords: Biological, Prediction, Mechanism and Cycle.