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 Características antropométricas, composición corporal y somatotipo en deportistas de élite de salvamento (Anthropometric characteristics, body composition and somatotype in elite lifesaver)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 66-70
Author(s):  
J. Arturo Abraldes ◽  
Nuria Rodríguez Suárez ◽  
Carmen Ferragut Fiol ◽  
María Helena Vila Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

El objetivo de este trabajo es triple: 1) Describir la estructura antropométrica, composición corporal y somatotipo de los mejores deportistas de salvamento. 2) Describir y comparar las características antropométricas de los deportistas de salvamento en función de sus especialidades, y 3) Comparar a los mejores deportistas de salvamento de Galicia con respecto a los especialistas de salvamento acuático del panorama nacional. La muestra empleada en este estudio fueron 85 deportistas de élite salvamento deportivo, de ellos 51 fueron hombres y 34 fueron mujeres. Los hombres presentaron una media de edad de 20.8±3.0 años, 74.9±8.4kg, 179.8±7.1cm de altura y 185.2±9.8cm de envergadura. Las mujeres presentaron una media de edad de 19.8±2.8 años, 60.4±7.4kg, 164.9±6.4cm de altura y 166.4±9.9cm de envergadura. Para el estudio se valoró el peso, la altura, la envergadura, cinco diámetros y cinco perímetros, calculándose el porcentaje graso, muscular y el somatotipo. Se aplicó un análisis de la varianza (ANOVA), con un post hoc de Tukey para analizar las diferencias entre categorías. Los deportistas de salvamento presentan un somatotipo mesomorfo balanceado en los varones y meso-endomórfico para las mujeres, siendo la mesomorfia el valor predominante en ambos casos. Existen diferencias entre la especialidad de playa y la de piscina. Los deportistas de selección gallega presentan un perfil antropométrico diferente al de los especialistas de piscina del panorama nacional.Palabras clave: deporte, playa, piscina, natación, rendimiento, perfil deportivo.Abstrac: The aim of the study was threefold: 1) To describe the anthropometric profile, body composition and somatotype of the best sport lifesaving athletes 2) To describe and compare physical characteristics of the sport lifesaving athletes by discipline and 3) To compare the best Galician sport lifesaving athletes with the rest of Spanish sport lifesaving athletes. 85 elite sport lifesavers were recruited for the study, 51 men and 34 women. Physical characteristics of the sample were 20.8±3.0 years; 74.9±8.4kg and 179.8±7.1cm height and 185.2±9.8cm of arm span for male and 19.8±2.8 years, 60.4±7.4kg of weight, 164.9±6.4cm of height and 166.4±9.9cm of arm span for female. Additionally, 5 body girths and 5 skeletal breadths, somatotype, fat and muscle percentage were analysed. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a Tukey post hoc test were used to determine if significant differences existed in the anthropometric profile among disciplines. Male sport lifesavers athletes show a balanced mesomorph and female sport lifesavers show a mesomorphic endomorph somatotype Male and female show predominance in mesomorph component. Our data suggest that there are differences between beach discipline and pool discipline. Galician sport lifesavers show differences in anthropometric profile with national pool specialist.Key words: sport, beach, pool, swimming, performance, sport profile.

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 Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Profile in Male and Female Traditional Rowers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7826
Author(s):  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽  
Basilio Pueo ◽  
Sergio Selles-Perez ◽  
Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Large Effect Size ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

The anthropometric profile has a fundamental role in rowing performance and young talent detection. The objective of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition, and somatotype in traditional rowers, and to analyze which variables can be used as predictors of rowing performance. Twenty-four rowers competing at national level participated in this study, thirteen men and eleven women. Significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the height of male rowers (large effect size, d = 1.8) and in body mass (very large effect size, d = 2.4). Also, muscle mass reached a higher percentage in male rowers (d = 3.7), whereas the sum of seven skinfolds (d = 2.0) and body fat percentage (d = 2.0) reached higher values in female rowers, all their difference being significant (p < 0.001) with very large effect size. The somatotype of male rowers was ecto-mesomorph (1.8-4.5-3.0), and the somatotype of female rowers was in the balanced mesomorph (2.8-3.8-2.6). A very strong correlation between height (r = 0.75; p = 0.002) and rowing performance was found in male rowers. Body mass (r = 0.70; p = 0.009) and muscle mass (r = 0.83; p = 0.001) showed also very strong correlation in female rowers. Finally, height was the best predictor of performance for male rowers (R2 = 0.56, p < 0.003) and muscle mass for female rowers (R2 = 0.68, p < 0.002). The anthropometric profile of male and female traditional rowers showed differences to be considered in training programs and talent selection.

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of adolescents tennis players

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽  
João Marcelo de Queiros Miranda ◽  
João Henrique Gomes ◽  
Welmo A. Barbosa ◽  
Cleidison M. Santana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
National Level ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Professional Tennis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

Background: The anthropometric profile investigation is considered an important parameter to success in sports, however, there is no available study that investigated biometrics parameters in national level teenage players. In this way the aim of this paper was evaluate the anthropometric characteristics of adolescent tennis players by national level. Methods: The anthropometric and body composition evaluation were recognized on 30 adolescents practicing tennis with at least four years. The following parameters were evaluated: body composition, skin folds, perimeter and fat member. Results: The adolescent tennis players presented eutrophication status according to the mean BMI (kg/m 2 ) and values ​​within normality in relation to the percentage of fat (%). Conclusion: The results of the present study resembled the findings of literature on the anthropometric characteristics of amateur and professional tennis players.

scholarly journals Anthropometric Characteristics, Body Composition and Somatotype of Elite Male Young Runners

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristóbal Sánchez Muñoz ◽  
José J. Muros ◽  
Óscar López Belmonte ◽  
Mikel Zabala
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
The Other ◽  
Thigh Muscle ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

The purpose of the present study was to describe the anthropometric characteristics, body composition and somatotype of elite male young runners (EYR), and to compare these variables according to the specialty in which they engaged (middle-distance vs. long-distance). This will enable an anthropometric profile chart to be established for them. Ninety EYR aged 17 to 23 years (18.4 ± 2.0) participated in the study. Athletes were divided into two groups according to the event in which they participated: middle-distance runners (MDR, n = 56) and long-distance runners (LDR, n = 34). Sixteen anthropometric variables were recorded for each participant: Weight, height, eight skinfolds, four girths, and two breadths. Body mass index (BMI), body composition and somatotype were calculated. Comparing MDR with the group of LDR, significant differences were found to exist for height, weight, relaxed upper arm girth, flexed and tensed upper arm girth, total upper arm area, upper arm muscle area, and thigh muscle area. No significant differences were observed in the other variables. MDR are taller, heavier and have larger girths than LDR. Coaches and sports scientists can use the data obtained to better control training, as well as for talent identification and athlete selection.

scholarly journals Body Composition and Physical Health in Sports Practice: An Editorial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4534
Author(s):  
Stefania Toselli
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Fundamental Importance ◽  
Sports Performance

The assessment of the health status of athletes, at all ages, is an aspect of fundamental importance, and, in recent years, the analysis of body composition has become a fundamental and essential part in its evaluation, such as in the optimization of sports performance [...]

Comparison of energy expenditure, body composition, metabolic disorders, and energy intake between obese children with a history of craniopharyngioma and children with multifactorial obesity

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (11-12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilanit Bomer ◽  
Carola Saure ◽  
Carolina Caminiti ◽  
Javier Gonzales Ramos ◽  
Graciela Zuccaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Mass Percentage

AbstractCraniopharyngioma is a histologically benign brain malformation with a fundamental role in satiety modulation, causing obesity in up to 52% of patients.To evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE), and energy intake in craniopharyngioma patients and to compare the data with those from children with multifactorial obesity.All obese children and adolescents who underwent craniopharyngioma resection and a control group of children with multifactorial obesity in follow-up between May 2012 and April 2013.Anthropometric measurements, bioelectrical impedance, indirect calorimetry, energy intake, homeostatic model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and dyslipidemia were evaluated.Twenty-three patients with craniopharyngioma and 43 controls were included. Children with craniopharyngioma-related obesity had a lower fat-free mass percentage (62.4 vs. 67.5; p=0.01) and a higher fat mass percentage (37.5 vs. 32.5; p=0.01) compared to those with multifactorial obesity. A positive association was found between %REE and %fat-free mass in subjects with multifactorial obesity (68±1% in normal REE vs. 62.6±1% in low REE; p=0.04), but not in craniopharyngioma patients (62±2.7 in normal REE vs. 61.2±1.8% in low REE; p=0.8). No differences were found in metabolic involvement or energy intake.REE was lower in craniopharyngioma patients compared to children with multifactorial obesity regardless of the amount of fat-free mass, suggesting that other factors may be responsible for the lower REE.

scholarly journals Contrasting morphology and training background in waterpolo teams of different competitive levels

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Canossa ◽  
José Arturo Abraldes ◽  
Susana Soares ◽  
María Helena Vila ◽  
Carmen Ferragut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Mass Percentage ◽  
International Working Group ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Training Background ◽  
And Training

We aimed to describe and compare the general morphological, somatotype and training background characteristics of Iberian waterpolo players (22 Portuguese and 22 Spanish National Teams players) considering their playing positions. The International Working Group of Kinanthropometry guidelines was herein followed, and a somatochart was obtained through specific software (Somatotype, Calculation and Analysis. (c)2001 SWEAT technologies). Spanish players train more hours per week (22.8 ±9.5 vs.12.2 ±5.6), are taller (187.4 cm ±6.6 vs.180.3 cm ±5.1), heavier (89.2 kg ±11.6 vs.79.1 kg ±10.0), show higher arm span (195.7 cm ±8.5 vs.185.2 cm ±7.4) and muscle mass percentage (49.0% ± 1.8 vs.46.0% ±6.0), and tend to be more mesomorphic (5.19 ±1.27 vs.4.26 ±1.32) than the Portuguese players. Concerning field positions, Spanish center forward players train more hours per week than the Portuguese (20.2 ±9.1 vs.12.2 ±3.8) and show higher arm span (204.4 cm ±7.3 vs.184.0 cm ±6.5). Spanish goal keepers and outside players show higher muscle mass percentage (49.8% ±1.5 vs.42.2% ±5.2 and 49.4% ±1.5 vs.45.5% ±4.6, respectively) than the Portuguese players. These evidences should be taken into account for the improvement of waterpolo sport.

scholarly journals Comparison of various physical and body composition profiles between Indian elite male and female gymnasts

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-49
Author(s):  
Tamoghni Manna ◽  
Arush Goswami ◽  
Subhra Chatterjeeee (Nee Karmakar) (Nee Karmakar) ◽  
Meenu Dhingra ◽  
Swapan K. Dey
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Composition Profiles ◽  
Female Gymnasts
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