Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D (2025)

Swimming is a sport that demands endurance, strength, and precise technique, often leading to fatigue and overuse injuries such as Swimmer’s Shoulder in young athletes. This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Isometric Shoulder Strengthening Exercises and Pilates Training with conventional swimming routines to combat fatigue and enhance performance among adolescent freestyle swimmers. Thirty participants aged 13-19 were purposively selected and divided into two groups: Group A underwent isometric shoulder strengthening with conventional training, while Group B performed Pilates-based exercises alongside conventional training. Fatigue levels were measured using the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, and performance was assessed using the FORM Score, both pre- and post-intervention over a 12-week period. Statistical analysis using paired and unpaired t-tests revealed significant improvements within both groups; however, Group B (Pilates + Conventional) demonstrated greater enhancement in performance (mean = 77.2 → 82.2) and a larger reduction in fatigue (mean = 14 → 9.87) compared to Group A. The findings conclude that integrating Pilates with conventional training provides superior benefits in improving core stability, flexibility, and endurance, thereby reducing fatigue and enhancing overall swimming performance.