scholarly journals Anthropometric and Physical Fitness Profiles of World-Class Male Padel Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristóbal Sánchez-Muñoz ◽  
José Joaquín Muros ◽  
Jerónimo Cañas ◽  
Javier Courel-Ibáñez ◽  
Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Talent Identification ◽  
Elite Group ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
World Class ◽  
Physical Profile

The aims of this study were to describe and compare the anthropometric and physical fitness attributes of male padel players according to their competitive level, and to establish a functional anthropometric and physical profile. A total of 60 males participated in the present study. Athletes were grouped according to competition level, forming an elite group (n = 25) and a subelite group (n = 35). Anthropometric variables, hand grip and lumbar isometric strength, flexibility, and lower-body muscular strength were measured. Elite padel players were significantly older and showed significantly lower values for the thigh and calf skinfolds, the sum of six and eight skinfolds, and the sum of lower-limb skinfolds than the subelite group. Elite padel players also had significantly lower values than subelite players for body fat percentage and thigh fat area, whilst showing significantly higher values for lumbar isometric strength. Somatotype of the elite padel players could be defined as endo-mesomorphic. Results suggest that training and talent identification of padel players should focus on their anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness, with these being different between elite and subelite athletes. Normative data could help coaches throughout the talent identification process and in the design of training programs when seeking to optimise sports performance.

scholarly journals Perfil y diferencias antropométricas y físicas de gimnastas de tecnificación de las modalidades de artística y rítmica (Anthropometric and physical differences of the gymnasts from the talent identification program of the artistic and rhythmic specialties

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Marta Leyton Román ◽  
Vicente Luis del Campo ◽  
Rafael Sabido Solana ◽  
Jesús Morenas Martín
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Talent Identification ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnastics ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Jump Ability ◽  
Body Circumferences

El objetivo del trabajo fue describir y comparar las características físicas y antropométricas de 25 gimnastas pertenecientes al grupo de tecnificación de la Federación Extremeña de Gimnasia. Estas gimnastas fueron clasificadas según modalidad gimnástica: artística femenina (GAF) (n=13) y gimnasia rítmica (GR) (n=12). Las variables dependientes incluyen valoraciones del porcentaje graso, a través de una báscula electrónica de columna con tallímetro (SECA 220cm); perímetros corporales, a través de un plicómetro (Holtain); diámetros y pruebas específicas de flexibilidad, a través de cinta métrica (CM 3m); frecuencia cardíaca, a través del test de Ruffier y uso de pulsómetro (Polar F6); fuerza isométrica del tren inferior, donde se utilizó una célula de carga (SSMAJ 5000N), y la capacidad de salto, a través de una plataforma de contacto (Lafayette CVP A73). Los resultados concluyen que GAF obtiene mejor resultado en las pruebas de flexibilidad (p<.05). Además, el grupo GR cuanto menor porcentaje graso posee mayor capacidad de salto SJ (r=-.774; p<.01) y CMJ (r=-.600; p<.05). En cambio, el grupo GAF cuanto mayor índice de masa corporal menor es su flexibilidad (p<.01). Se concluye que existen diferencias en composición corporal y pruebas físicas entre las modalidades gimnásticas femeninas de artística y rítmica, además de encontrar relaciones entre el rendimiento de dichas pruebas y variables antropométricas. Palabra clave: gimnasia, características antropométricas, flexibilidad, fuerza isométrica, salto.Abstract: The aim of our research was to describe the physical and anthropometric characteristics of 25 gymnasts from the talent identification program of the Extremeña Gymnastics Federation. Subjects were classified according to their specialty: women‘s artistic gymnastic (WAG) and rhythmic gymnastics (RG). The dependent variables include body fat percentage through an electronic scale column with stadiometer (SECA 220cm); body circumferences through a plicometer (Holtain); body diameters and specific tests of flexibility through a tape (CM 3m); a heart rate through Ruffier test and a heart rate monitor (Polar F6); isometric strength of lower extremities through a load cell (SSMAJ 5000N); and jumping ability through a contact mat (Lafayette CVP A73). The results concluded that the WAG group got the best results in flexibility tests (p<.05). Also, the RG group had lower body fat percentage and greater SJ jump ability (r=-.774; p<.01) and CMJ (r=-.600; p<.05). However, the WAG group showed a negative relation between body mass index and flexibility (p<.01). We conclude that there are differences in body composition and physical tests between the specialties/styles of women’s artistic gymnastics and female rhythmic gymnastics; we also found relationships between the performance of such tests and anthropometric variables.Key words: gymnastics, anthropometric characteristics, flexibility, isometric strength, jump.

scholarly journals Optimal Body Composition and Anthropometric Profile of World-Class Beach Handball Players by Playing Positions

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6789
Author(s):  
Basilio Pueo ◽  
Jose Julio Espina-Agullo ◽  
Sergio Selles-Perez ◽  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Mass Percentage ◽  
Talent Identification ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
World Class ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

Profiling of beach handball players is required to optimize sports performance, talent identification, and injury prevention. The study aimed to describe the anthropometric characteristics, somatotype, and body composition of elite male and female beach handball players classified by playing positions. Thirty elite beach handball players (15 male, 15 female) of the Spanish National Beach Handball Team, which ranked fifth and first in the VII World Championships, respectively, were categorized as front (wings/specialists), back (pivots/defenders) players and goalkeepers. Independent from position, male players showed larger values of anthropometric characteristics, girths, breadths, and absolute components of body composition than female players. Contrastingly, skinfolds, and body fat mass percentage were higher in female players. All these results were statistically significant (p < 0.05) with large to extremely large effect sizes (d = 1.4–5.4). The position-related differences indicated that male back players were taller (p = 0.008; ηp2 = 0.56), heavier (p = 0.016; ηp2 = 0.50) and showed larger arm span (p = 0.036; ηp2 = 0.42) than front players. In contrast, female goalkeepers showed larger body mass (p = 0.007; ηp2 = 0.57) and BMI (p = 0.035; ηp2 = 0.43), whereas back players showed higher muscular mass than goalkeepers (p = 0.022; ηp2 = 0.47). The present study provides anthropometric reference values of elite beach handball players, and indicates differences between playing positions, providing normative data for talent identification of male and female players.

scholarly journals Morphological and Physical Profile of a Collegiate Water Skier

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1150
Author(s):  
Michael A. Woodgate ◽  
Joshua J. Gann ◽  
William Hey ◽  
Hyun Chul Jung
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Posterior Extension ◽  
Physical Tests ◽  
Physical Profile

This study aimed to examine morphological and physical fitness profile in collegiate water skiers and to identify the potential morphological and physical fitness factors, important for success in the slalom, trick, and jump events. Twenty collegiate water skiers were subject to anthropometric, somatotype measurements and a battery of physical tests inclusive of water ski-specific fitness variables. An independent t-test was used to compare the gender differences of dependent variables. Partial correlation and linear regression analyses were used to identify the factors that are associated with water ski performance. Male water skiers were lower in endomorphic component and better in power, speed, and cardiorespiratory fitness than female water skiers (p < 0.05). Somatotype such as mesomorphic (r = −0.48) and ectomorphic components (r = −0.60), sum of hand-grip strength (r = 0.98), and muscular endurance including posterior extension (r = 0.59) and left lateral flexion (r = 0.63) were significantly correlated with water skiing performance score (p < 0.05). The results of regression analyses showed that mesomorphic component (r2 = 0.24, p = 0.04), sum of hand-grip strength (r2 = 0.95, p = 0.001), and muscular endurance (r2 = 0.30, p = 0.03), appear to be crucial factors associated with water ski performance in slalom, trick (hands pass), and the jump events, respectively. Our study suggests that different morphological and fitness components are required to succeed in each tournament water skiing event. Coaches and athletes can utilize the battery of physical tests and design a specialized training regimen for each tournament water skiing event.

scholarly journals Aptidão física relacionada ao desempenho esportivo na ginástica artística

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 743-750
Author(s):  
Carla Fabiane dos Santos Lemos ◽  
Danilo Reis dos Santos ◽  
Nara Michelle Moura Soares
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Starting Date

The practice of artistic gymnastics for children and adolescents develop both motor vocabulary, cognitive aspects and affective partners. The aim of the study was to analyze physical fitness characteristics related to sports performance of adolescents practicing artistic gymnastics. This study is a systematic review and used the following databases: Scielo, PubMed and SportDiscus, with no starting date and using as final cutoff the month of February 2017. The search strategy was based on the identification of the Population of adolescents practicing artistic gymnastics and outcome related to physical fitness characteristics related to sports performance, and allowed verifying how studies were evaluated. There was a predominance of studies related to anthropometric variables, such as BMI and body fat percentage (%F) of gymnasts. Based on this type of study, the information available in this study will contribute to help physical education professionals and other researchers in the field with current publications related to these aspects, according to the results of this study, particularly in the pedagogical information for coaches.

scholarly journals Health-Related Physical Fitness Profiles of Women who Attend Regular Activity Classes

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0028
Author(s):  
Derya Özer Kaya ◽  
Şeyda Toprak Çelenay
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Lower Extremity Muscle ◽  
Trunk Strength

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate physical fitness profiles of women who attend activity classes of a regularly. Methods: Two hundred thirty one healthy women (age: 37.80±9.45years, weight: 75.46±13.72 kg, height: 1.62±0.05 m.) who regularly attended activity classes of a town sport center were participated. Body composition with bioelectrical impedance analysis (Bodystat 1500, Bodystat Ltd., England), cardio-respiratory fitness with UKK 2 km walk test, muscle strength of lower extremity with Biodex System 3 isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex Medical Systems, USA), hand grip with hand dynamometer (Chattanooga, TN, USA) and upper extremity endurance with push-ups test, trunk strength and endurance with back/leg/chest dynamometer (Baseline, USA) and static back extension, flexibility with sit and reach test were assessed. Results: Body mass index, fat mass, fat percentage, dry lean mass and waist hip ratio were as follows: 28.69±5.11 kg/cm2; 28.65±10.22 kg; 37.08±7.59; 12.74±2.47 kg; 0.83±0.06. They were overweight and fat percentage was over the border. One hundred forty eight participants completed the 2 km walk test. VO2 max according to the calculations of the test was found 132.63±17.80 which is slightly over the normal values. Lower extremity muscle strength at 60º/s for knee extension (123.43±45.02; 115.76±44.19 N/M) and flexion (70.68±27.49; 68.13±26.11 N/M) of right and left extremities were given respectively. Hand grip was 26.59±7.05 N on the dominant side. Push up scores were 19.09±6.24 rep/40 sec. Trunk strength 71.44±24.90 N, trunk endurance with static back extension was 45.14±29.36 sec. which is quite poor. Flexibility was 10.73±7.58 cm. Conclusion: Although the cardio respiratory functions of the participants who had tolerate the test were fine, body composition and musculoskeletal fitness results were found poor. Attention must be paid for the musculoskeletal fitness and weight control for these women.

scholarly journals Health-related physical fitness among adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah city, western Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Alahmad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Fitness Components ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Health Related

In Saudi Arabia, health-related physical fitness components in girls have received far less attention than physical activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory fitness, body fat, muscle strength, and flexibility) among adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah city, western Saudi Arabia. Thirty-six female students (mean ± standard deviation, age, 17.4 ± 1.3 years; body mass, 51.6 ± 11.1 kg; height, 154.5 ± 6.9 cm) performed a Queen’s College Step Test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption. Body fat percentage was determined using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Hand grip strength was measured using a hand grip dynamometer, and flexibility was determined by using the sit and reach test. The mean (±standard deviation) of estimated maximal oxygen consumption was 39.5 ± 6.3 (ml.kg.min). The mean (±standard deviation) of Body fat percentage, right-hand grip strength, left-hand grip strength, and flexibility were 31.0 ±9.0 (%), 16.5±5.5 (kg), 17.1 ±4.9 (kg), and 10.6±4.8 (cm), respectively. We conclude that multiple health-related physical fitness components—with the exception of cardiorespiratory fitness—should be targeted, particularly body composition, muscle strength, and flexibility, to enhance health status among Saudi adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah. This may be accomplished by local schools, which should offer exercise programs to improve students’ physical fitness components.

scholarly journals Effects of School-Based Exercise and Nutrition Intervention on Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Overweight Adolescent Girls

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Špela Bogataj ◽  
Nebojša Trajković ◽  
Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez ◽  
Vedrana Sember
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Overweight Adolescent ◽  
Overweight Adolescent Girls ◽  
Medicine Ball

Regular exercise during school hours is encouraged since childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Moreover, a great majority of adolescents do not meet the recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The present study aimed to determine the effects of school-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and nutrition intervention on body composition and physical fitness in overweight adolescent girls. Forty-eight girls were included in the study, of whom 24 (age = 15.5 ± 0.7 years) were randomized to a experimental group (EXP) (HIIT and nutrition intervention school-based program) and 24 (age = 15.7 ± 0.6 years) to a control group (CON) that maintained their usual physical education activities. HIIT consisted of 10 stations of own bodyweight exercise and was done three times per week for eight weeks. Moreover, the EXP participated in the nutrition program led by a nutritionist two times a week. Apart from body composition assessment, participants performed countermovement jump (CMJ), medicine ball throw, hand-grip test, and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 Test (YYIRT1). A significant effect of group (EXP vs. CON) x time (pre vs. post) interaction was observed for weight [F(1,44) = 7.733; p = 0.008], body mass index [F(1,44) = 5.764; p = 0.020], body fat (in kg) [F(1,44) = 17.850; p < 0.001], and body fat (in %) [F(1,44) = 18.821; p < 0.001]. Moreover, a significant interaction was observed for the medicine ball throw [F(1,44) = 27.016; p < 0.001] and YYIRT1 [F(1,44) = 5.439; p = 0.024]. A significant main effect for time was found for hand grip [F(1,44) = 9.300; p = 0.004] and CMJ [F(1,44) = 12.866; p = 0.001].The present study has demonstrated that just eight weeks school-based HIIT and nutrition intervention, including three sessions a week, can improve body composition and muscular and physical aerobic performance in overweighted adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Sprint Kayaking Performance Enhancement by Isometric Strength Training Inclusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Danny Lum ◽  
Tiago M. Barbosa ◽  
Govindasamy Balasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Time Trial ◽  
Isometric Strength ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Knee Angle ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Main Effect

Performing isometric strength training (IST) can enhance various sports performance. This study compared the effects of including IST on sprint kayaking performance as compared to traditional strength training. Twenty sprint kayaking athletes (age 22 ± 4 year, stature 1.71 ± 0.09 m, body mass 72.0 ± 11.4 kg) performed a 200-m kayak ergometer time trial (200mTT), isometric squat (IsoSqT), isometric bench press (IsoPress) and isometric prone bench pull (IsoPull) during the pre- and post-tests. Athletes were randomly assigned to either traditional strength training (TRAD) or IST group. Both groups performed a similar strength training program twice a week for six weeks. However, half the volume for squat, bench press and prone bench pull were replaced by IsoSqT, IsoPress and IsoPull, respectively, for the IST group. IsoSqT was performed at 90° knee angle, while IsoPress and IsoPull were performed at 90° and 120° elbow angles, respectively. Each isometric contraction was performed with maximum intensity and sustained for three seconds. A significant main time effect was observed for 200mTT (p < 0.001, ƞ2p = 0.68) and all isometric strength measures (p = 0.001–0.032, ƞ2p = 0.24–0.76) except rate of force development at 0–90 ms (RFD90) obtained from IsoSqT120 and IsoPress90. A group main effect was observed in RFD90 obtained from IsoSqT120 and IsoPull120 (p = 0.003–0.004, ƞ2p = 0.37–0.39). Time x Group interaction was observed for 200mTT (p = 0.027, ƞ2p = 0.68), peak force obtained from IsoSqT90, IsoPress90, and IsoPull120 (p = 0.004–0.006, ƞ2p = 0.36–0.38) and RFD90 obtained from IsoSqT120 and IsoPull120 (p = 0.012–0.015, ƞ2p = 0.28–0.30). Inclusion of IST resulted in greater improvement for sprint kayaking and strength performances then TRAD alone.

scholarly journals Can Anthropometry and Body Composition Explain Physical Fitness Levels in School-Aged Children?

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 460
Author(s):  
Chih-Yu Hsu ◽  
Liang-Sien Chen ◽  
I-Jen Chang ◽  
Wei-Ching Fang ◽  
Sun-Weng Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Muscle Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children

Physical fitness (PF) is closely related to various health outcomes and quality of life among children. However, the associations between anthropometry, body composition (BC), and PF are not fully elucidated. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the associations between demographic metrics (age, sex), anthropometric measures (body mass index z-score (BMI z-score) waist/height ratio (WHtR)), BC parameters (body-fat percentage (BF%), muscle weight), and PF levels (800-m run, sit-and-reach, 1-min sit-ups, standing long jump) in school-aged children. Continuous variables were dichotomized by median splits. The results of 180 girls and 180 boys (mean age: 10.0 ± 0.7 years; mean BMI z-score: 0.366 ± 1.216) were analyzed. Multivariable linear regressions revealed that BF% (regression coefficient (B) = 3.4, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.5–4.3) was independently correlated with the 800-m run. Sex (B = 4.6, 95% CI = 3.0–6.3), age (B = 3.1, 95% CI = 1.9–4.3), and BMI z-score (B = −0.7, 95% CI = −1.4–−0.1) were independently related to sit-and-reach. Age (B = 3.3, 95% CI = 2.0–4.7), BF% (B = −0.3, 95% CI = −0.4–−0.2), and muscle weight (B = 0.7, 95% CI = 0.2–1.2) were independently associated with 1-min sit-ups. In addition to demography, anthropometry and BC provided additional information concerning some PF levels in school-aged children. Weight management and PF promotion should be addressed simultaneously in terms of preventive medicine and health promotion for children.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Promotion among Adolescents: Effects of a Jump Rope-Based Physical Activity Afterschool Program

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Yang ◽  
Joonyoung Lee ◽  
Xiangli Gu ◽  
Xiaoxia Zhang ◽  
Tao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Afterschool Program ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Jump Rope ◽  
Rope Skipping

The major purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a jump rope-based physical activity afterschool program on middle school students’ physical fitness. Sixty students (Mage = 13.37, SD = 0.58; 53.3% female) participated in a 12-week jump rope-based afterschool program (45 min/time, three times/week). Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: (a) freestyle rope skipping (N = 20), traditional jump rope (N = 20), and a control group (N = 20). Physical fitness tests, including muscular strength (standing long jump, right-hand grip, and left-hand grip), flexibility, body composition, and bone mineral density (BMD) were measured in pre- and post-tests. A 2 (time) × 3 (groups) repeated measure multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was performed. The results found significant improvements in muscular strength (standing long jump, right-hand grip, and left-hand grip) in both intervention groups (p < 0.001; ds = 0.2–0.44). Only the freestyle rope skipping group had increased BMD (p < 0.05, d = 0.33). Compared to the traditional jump rope, the freestyle rope skipping group showed significantly higher improvement in flexibility (p < 0.05, d = 0.83). These findings suggest that the jump rope-based afterschool program with freestyle rope skipping would be more effective than traditional jump rope to promote physical fitness performance among adolescents.

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