scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRIC PROFILE, BODY COMPOSITION AND VERTICAL JUMP SCORE IN BOXERS AND SWIMMERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Roy ◽  
R. Dalui ◽  
M. Kalinski ◽  
A. Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Sedentary Group ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

<p><strong>Background.</strong> Vertical jump test (VJT) is used in some sport disciplines to evaluate an individual’s lower extremity power. However, VJT data is unavailable in young Indian boxers and swimmers.<br /><strong>Objective.</strong> The given study was aimed to evaluate the VJT, anthropometric profile and body composition in young male Indian swimmers and boxers and compare the data with sedentary control group. The study also explored the relationship of VJT with anthropometric parameters and different components of body composition in the studied groups.<br /><strong>Methods</strong>. Male boxers (n=40), swimmers (n=40) and sedentary subjects (n=40) with similar socio-economic background with age ranging between 21 and 25 years were sampled for the study from Kolkata, India. Body composition was determined by skinfold measurements and VJT was evaluated by Sargent Jump Test.<br /><strong>Results. </strong>One way ANOVA shows significant (p&lt;0.001) difference in body mass, %fat, total body fat (TF), lean body mass (LBM) and VJT score in boxers, swimmers and sedentary groups. Significant positive correlation of LBM with VJT score was associated with a greater jumping height in swimmers. On the other hand, VJT had significant negative (p&lt;0.05) correlation with sum of all the skinfolds, individual skinfold and total fat in both athlete group as well as in the sedentary group.<br /><strong>Conclusion.</strong> Significant intergroup difference was found in the studied parameters. VJT scores obtained in all the groups were well comparable. Higher value of body %fat imposed the unfavourable effect towards achieving higher jumping height mainly in sedentary group.<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>KEY WORDS:</strong> VJT, boxers, swimmers, %fat, LBM.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Body composition analysis in female ballet dancers

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 579-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bojan Mihajlovic ◽  
Sasa Mijatov ◽  
Biljana Srdic ◽  
Edita Stokic
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Body Fat Mass ◽  
Ballet Dancers

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the nutritional status and body composition in female ballet dancers and a group of non-athletic female controls. Materials and methods The study group consisted of 30 female ballet dancers, aged 17.4?2.01, whereas the control group included 30 non-athletic female examinees, aged 18.00 years on average. Height and weight were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated in all subjects. Body composition was estimated using the bioelectrical impedance method. Results Body composition analysis of ballet dancers revealed significantly lower values of body fat mass compared to the control group (18.85?4.50% vs. 23.41?4.34). Most examinees in both groups were of normal weight. 50% of ballet dancers and 23.33% of examinees in the control group were underweight, while overweight subjects were registered only in the control group. Most underweight ballet dancers had lower body fat mass, whereas majority of underweight examinees in the control group presented with normal body fat mass. Normal-weight obesity was established in 40.91% candidates in the control and 6.67% in the study group. Conclusion Ballet dancers had significantly lower values of body mass and BMI, compared to the study group. In order to prevent very serious complications caused by changes in size and proportion of some body compartments, it is necessary to carry out assessment of body composition more often in high-risk groups, such as the study group of ballet dancers.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Body Composition and Parameters of the Cardiovascular Risk in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Jednacz ◽  
Lidia Rutkowska-Sak
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage

The study was aimed to evaluate cardiovascular risk parameters, body mass index (BMI) centiles for sex and age, and body fat percentage using the electric bioimpedance method in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). 30 children with JIA participated in the study. A control group included 20 children. Patients were well matched for the age and sex. The body mass and body fat percentage were determined using the segmental body composition analyser; the BMI centiles were determined. All patients had the following parameters determined: lipid profile, hsCRP, homocysteine, and IL-6. The intima media thickness (IMT) was measured. Patients with JIA had significantly lower body weight, BMI, and the BMI centile compared to the control group. The IL-6 levels were significantly higher in patients with JIA compared to the control group. There were no differences between two groups with regard to the lipid profile, % content of the fat tissue, homocysteine levels, hsCRP, and IMT. Further studies are necessary to search for reasons for lower BMI and BMI centile in children with JIA and to attempt to answer the question of whether lower BMI increases the cardiovascular risk in these patients, similarly as in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF THE FIFA 11+ AND HARMOKNEE WARM-UP PROGRAMS ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES ININDIAN ELITE FOOTBALL PLAYERS (AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 3001-3006
Author(s):  
N Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Group Comparison ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

This study was carried to determine the benefits of fifa 11+ and harmoknee warm-up protocol in indian male football players and conclude the superiority between the two established protocols in accordance with their effects on sprinting, vertical jump, kicking accuracy, and agility. 45 healthy male footballers (mean age 21.44±5.3yrs, height1.76±0.2m&weight 73.19±11.5kgs) participated in the study. The participants were equally divided into group a= fifa 11+, group b = harmoknee, and the control group. The experimental groups (gp a &gp b) underwent training for 6 weeks, and trained for 20 minutes per session on all days except sunday (36 sessions), whereas the control group performed their regular football training. The performance tests carried out were the 20m speed test, vertical jump test, illinois agility test, and wall volley test. The results were analyzed by spss version 17. Within-group pre and post comparisons were done using paired t-test, an inter-group comparison was done using one-way anova followed by multiple comparisons bonferroni. The level of significance for all tests was set at 5% (p=0.05). In the present study, the vertical jump was improved significantly only in gp a (6.75% increase, p=0.001) as compared to gp b (p=0.082) & the control group (p=0.291). While agility improved in both gp.a (7.23% increase, p=0.00) & gp.b (5.43% increase, p=0.001), no significant improvements were observed in the kicking accuracy & sprinting ability in all the 3 groups within group comparison. However, on inter-group comparison, significant differences were observed between group a& b (p=0.009) with gp b demonstrating more kicking accuracy as compared to gp a. 6-weeks training of 11+ warm-up program enhance vertical jump and agility but it does not improve player’s kicking accuracy and sprinting ability and the harmony program improves agility but has no positive effect on sprinting and kicking accuracy in young professional male footballers. 11+ injury prevention programs can be implemented to enhance agility and vertical jump in young male football players.

scholarly journals Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Robert Podstawski ◽  
Krzysztof Borysławski ◽  
Cain C. T. Clark ◽  
Dariusz Choszcz ◽  
Kevin J. Finn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Body ◽  
Physiological Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Features ◽  
Men Health ◽  
Repeated Use

Background. The effect of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of young overweight and sedentary men who sporadically use the sauna remains insufficiently investigated. Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of young overweight, physically inactive men and to test the correlations between physiological parameters versus anthropometric features and body composition parameters. Materials and Methods. Forty-five overweight and sedentary men aged 20.76±2.4 y were exposed to four sauna sessions of 10 minutes each (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16 %) with four 5-minute cool-down breaks. Body composition was determined before sauna, and body mass and blood pressure were measured before and after sauna. Physiological parameters were monitored during four 10-minute sauna sessions. Results. A significant (p<0.0001) increase in all analyzed physiological parameters was observed during four successive 10-minute sauna sessions. Heart rate, energy expenditure, blood pressure, and body mass loss were most strongly correlated with anthropometric parameters (body mass, body mass index, and body surface area) and body composition parameters (percent body fat, body fat mass, and visceral fat level). The 60-minute treatment resulted in a significant reduction in body mass (0.65 kg). Conclusions. Repeated use of Finnish sauna induces significant changes in the physiological parameters of young sedentary overweight men, and these changes are intensified during successive treatments. Deleterious cardiovascular adaptations were most prevalent in men characterized by the highest degree of obesity and the largest body size.

scholarly journals Effects of After-School Volleyball Program on Body Composition in Overweight Adolescent Girls

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Nebojša Trajković ◽  
Anja Lazić ◽  
Drena Trkulja-Petković ◽  
Valentin Barišić ◽  
Vladan Milić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
After School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Overweight Adolescent ◽  
Overweight Adolescent Girls

The current study aimed to investigate the effects of an after-school volleyball program on body composition in overweight adolescent girls. Forty-two girls were randomly divided into a volleyball group (VG) (n = 22 age: 15.6 ± 0.5 years) and control group (CG) (n = 20; age: 15.5 ± 0.7years). Both groups continued with their usual physical education activities, while VG was included as small-sided games, two times a week, after school, on modified volleyball courts. Body mass, body mass index (BMI), body fat in kg, body fat percentage, and muscle mass were analyzed by a bioelectrical impedance method. There was a significant interaction of group (VG vs. CG) x time (pre-vs. post) for weight [F1, 40 = 7.933; p = 0.004] and BMI [F1, 40 = 5.764; p = 0.015]. Additionally, a significant main effect of time was found for body fat (kg) [F1, 40 = 17.650; p < 0.001] and body fat (%) [F1, 40 = 18.721; p < 0.001]. The results of the current study show that a twelve-week after-school volleyball program, including two sessions a week, can improve body composition in overweight adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Body Image and Body Composition: Comparisons of Young Male Elite Soccer Players and Controls

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Arroyo ◽  
José Manue González-de-Suso ◽  
Celia Sanchez ◽  
Laura Ansotegui ◽  
Ana M. Rocandio
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Image Perception

The purpose of this study was to evaluate body composition and body image (perception and satisfaction) in a group of young elite soccer players and to compare the data with those of a control group (age and BMI matched). Participants were 56 volunteer males whose mean age and BMI were 19.6 (SD 1.3) years and 23.3 (SD 1.1) kg/m2, respectively. Results showed that soccer players have a higher lean mass and lower fat mass than controls. Moreover, body perception (difference between current and actual image) was more accurate in controls than in soccer players, and the results suggest a tendency for soccer players to aspire to have more muscle mass and body fat. Soccer players perceived an ideal image with significantly higher body-fat percentage than their current and actual images. There were no body-dissatisfaction differences between groups, however. Although the results are necessarily limited by the small sample size, the findings should be of interest to coaches of young elite soccer teams.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Measures of Young Brazilian Judo and Wrestling Athletes and Its Relations to Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitor Marques ◽  
Victor Coswig ◽  
Ricardo Viana ◽  
Acácia Leal ◽  
Fagner Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Strength And Conditioning ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Modality Specificity ◽  
Judo Athletes ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

This study aimed to compare the anthropometric profile and physical fitness of young judo and wrestling athletes. Twenty-four young athletes (judo (n = 13) and wrestling (n = 11)) participated in this study. The first visit involved anthropometric and flexibility evaluation, abdominal endurance test, upper limbs resistance and cardiorespiratory test. After 48 h, horizontal jump test (HJT), vertical jump test (VJT), medicine ball throw test (MBT), chin-up test (CUT), chin-up isometric test (CUIT) and the anaerobic resistance test were performed. Judo athletes presented greater values for body mass (p = 0.020), height (p = 0.010), and body mass index (p = 0.026) than wrestlers. Judo athletes also performed better for abdominal endurance (p = 0.044), upper limb resistance tests (p < 0.001), VJT (p = 0.022) and MBT (p = 0.023) than wrestling athletes. These results suggest that young judo athletes presented a higher performance in abdominal endurance, upper limbs resistance, HJT, VJT and MBT than wrestling athletes, suggesting that strength and conditioning are related to modality specificity.

scholarly journals The Effects of Loaded Plyometrics and Short Sprints in U19 Male Soccer Players in Tunisia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 7621
Author(s):  
Ghaith Aloui ◽  
Hermassi Souhail ◽  
Lawrence D. Hayes ◽  
El Ghali Bouhafs ◽  
Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Arm Swing ◽  
Squat Jump ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Experimental Group

We investigated adding 8 weeks of bi-weekly loaded plyometric and short sprints (LPaSS) training into training for under 19 (U19) soccer players. An experimental group (EG, n = 18, age: 17.5 ± 0.58 years, body mass: 67.4 ± 4.37 kg, height: 1.76 ± 0.05 m, body fat: 11.4 ± 1.55%), and a control group (CG, n = 16, age: 17.5 ± 0.58 years, body mass: 68.7 ± 3.65 kg, height: 1.78 ± 0.03 m, body fat: 11.6 ± 1.14%) participated. The pre- and postintervention measures were: the squat-jump (SJ); the countermovement-jump with arm swing (CMJA); the five jump test (5JT); 10 m and 30 m sprint; the ability to change direction (sprint with 90° turns (S90°) and sprinting 9–3–6–3–9 m, involving running both backwards and forwards (SBF); repeated sprint ability (RSA), and balance (Y-balance test). The EG experienced superior jump (p < 0.001; drange: 1.69–1.89), sprint (p < 0.001; drange: 1.82–2.56), S90° (p < 0.001; drange: 1.64–2.25), RSA (p < 0.001; drange: 3.90–4.17), and balance (p < 0.001; drange: 1.11–2.54) improvement. Comparatively, the pre- to postchanges in the CG ranged from d = 0.36 (dynamic balance) to d = 1.00 (10 m sprint). Therefore, bi-weekly LPaSS training improves athletic performance in young soccer players, particularly RSA.

scholarly journals An 8-Week Program of Plyometrics and Sprints with Changes of Direction Improved Anaerobic Fitness in Young Male Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10446
Author(s):  
Ghaith Aloui ◽  
Souhail Hermassi ◽  
Aymen Khemiri ◽  
Thomas Bartels ◽  
Lawrence D. D. Hayes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Change Of Direction

This study examined the effects of 8 weeks of twice-weekly combined plyometric and sprint with change-of-direction (CPSCoD) training into habitual training regimes of young male soccer players. Participants were randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 17, age: 14.6 ± 0.44 years, body mass: 61.2 ± 7.34 kg, height: 1.67 ± 0.09 m, body fat: 11.2 ± 1.56%) and a control group (n = 16, age: 14.6 ± 0.39 years, body mass: 61.1 ± 3.96 kg, height: 1.67 ± 0.05 m, body fat: 11.8 ± 1.47%). Measures obtained pre- and post intervention included vertical and horizontal jump performance (i.e., squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and standing long jump (SLJ)), and sprint performance (i.e., 5 m and 20 m sprint). In addition, Measures obtained pre- and post-intervention included change-of-direction ability (4 × 5 m sprint test (S 4 × 5 m) and sprint 9–3–6–3–9 m with backward and forward running (SBF)), repeated change of direction (RCoD), and static balance performance (stork balance test). The training group experienced superior jump (all p < 0.05; d ≥ 0.61), sprint (all p < 0.05; d ≥ 0.58), change-of-direction (CoD) ability (all p < 0.05; d ≥ 0.58), RCoD (all parameters except the fatigue index p < 0.01; effect size (d) ≥ 0.71), and static balance (all p < 0.05; d ≥ 0.66) improvement. Adding twice-weekly CPSCoD training to standard training improves the anaerobic performance of U15 male soccer players.

scholarly journals The Association of Obesity and Liver Enzyme Activities in a Student Population at Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease / Veza Između Gojaznosti I Aktivnosti Jetrenih Enzima U Studentskoj Populaciji Sa Povećanim Rizikom Za Nastanak Kardiovaskularnih Bolesti

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emina Čolak ◽  
Dragana Pap ◽  
Nada Majkić-Singh ◽  
Ivana Obradović
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Liver Enzyme ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Increased Risk

Summary Background: It has been reported that obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk but also with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents is increasing rapidly all over the world. The aim of this study was to analyze the value of liver enzymes: AST, ALT and γGT in a group of obese students in order to establish their correlation to anthropometric parameters such as: BMI (body mass index), WC (waist circumference), HC (hip circumference), and WHR (waist-to-hip ratio) compared to non-obese students who comprised the control group (CG). Methods: In this study, 238 students from the University of Novi Sad of both sexes (126 men and 112 women) with a mean age of 22.32 ± 1.85 years were included. According to the body mass index (BMI) lower and higher than 25 kg/m2 and waist circumference (WC) lower and higher than 94 cm (80 cm for females) the whole group of 238 students was divided into 2 subgroups: the obese group at increased risk for CVD (Group 1) and the group at lower risk for CVD (Group 2). AST, ALT and γGT activities were determined in fasting blood samples. Results: Statistical processing data revealed significantly higher values of AST, ALT and γGT in the group of students with BMI>25 kg/m2, WC>94 cm for males and WC>80 cm for females, HC>108 cm for males and HC>111 cm for females, and WHR>0.90 for males and WHR>0.80 for females (P<0.001). Significant association was established between anthropometric parameters and liver enzyme levels (P<0.0001). Conclusions: Obese students with higher BMI, WC, HC and WHR values have higher liver enzyme activites and a higher chance to develop NAFLD in the future.

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