scholarly journals Comparison of the physical fitness traits of Azerbaijan and Iran senior Greco-Roman national wrestling teams

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-159
Author(s):  
F. Rahmani ◽  
B. Mirzaei
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Greco Roman ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Fitness Traits ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Training Background ◽  
Shuttle Run

Purpose: The aim of the present investigation was to compare of the physical fitness traits of Azerbaijan and Iran senior Greco-Roman national wrestling teams. Material: In this study, 10 elite wrestlers (age 27.7±3.5 years and training background 8.5±2 years) of the senior national wrestling team of Azerbaijan were measured in body composition attributes, muscular strength, muscular endurance, maximal oxygen consumption, flexibility, agility, speed, anaerobic power and explosive power and the results were compared to the national Greco-Roman wrestling team of Iran. Results: The results of this study, using t-test, showed that the mean of squats (P=0.013) and 40-yd sprint (P=0.004) in wrestlers of Azerbaijan’s team were significantly better than Iran’s average norm. However, the values of sit-ups (P=0.030), pull-ups (P=0.000) and 4×9-m shuttle run (P=0.024) the mean were significantly lower in the wrestlers of Azerbaijan compared to the norm of Iranian wrestlers. Conclusions: The results of the physical fitness tests determine the strengths and weaknesses of the training programs and provide practical guidance to coaches in order to assess the extent of wrestlers likely progress or slump.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness Differences between Freestyle and Greco-Roman Junior Wrestlers

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Demirkan ◽  
Mehmet Kutlu ◽  
Mitat Koz ◽  
Mehmet Özal ◽  
Mike Favre
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Greco Roman ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Power Peak ◽  
Maximal Anaerobic Power ◽  
Physical Features

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to examine physical fitness differences between Freestyle and Greco-Roman junior wrestlers. One hundred twenty-six junior wrestlers, comprising 70 Freestyle and 56 Greco-Roman wrestlers, participated in this study. The somatic and physical fitness profile included body mass, body height, body mass index, body composition, flexibility, maximal anaerobic power of the legs and arms, aerobic endurance, hand grip strength, leg and back strength, and speed. No significant differences were found in the anthropometric and physical features between Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers. The Greco-Roman wrestlers had a significantly higher level of relative leg power, peak arm power, relative peak arm power, and relative average arm power than Freestyle wrestlers (p < 0.05). Greco-Roman wrestlers were significantly faster, had better agility, and had a greater level of leg strength than Freestyle wrestlers, but Freestyle wrestlers were more flexible than Greco-Roman wrestlers (p < 0.05). Discriminant function analysis indicated that peak arm power, agility, speed, and flexibility were selective factors for the differences between Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers. In conclusion, the present study indicates that the differences between these wrestling styles promote physical fitness differences in elite wrestlers. The results reflect specific features of each wrestling style.

scholarly journals Differences in Anthropometry, Biological Age and Physical Fitness Between Young Elite Kayakers and Canoeists

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel López-Plaza ◽  
Fernando Alacid ◽  
José María Muyor ◽  
Pedro Ángel López-Miñarro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Shuttle Run ◽  
Medicine Ball

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric and physical characteristics of youth elite paddlers and to identify the differences between kayakers and canoeists. A total of 171 male paddlers (eighty-nine kayakers and eighty-two canoeists), aged 13.69 ± 0.57 years (mean ± SD) volunteered to participate in this study. The participants completed basic anthropometric assessments (body mass, stretch stature, sitting height, body mass index, maturity level, sum of 6 skinfolds and fat mass percentage) as well as a battery of physical fitness tests (overhead medicine ball throw, counter movement jump, sit-and-reach and 20 m multi-stage shuttle run tests). The anthropometric results revealed a significantly larger body size (stretch stature and sitting height) and body mass in the kayakers (p < 0.01) as well as a more mature biological status (p = 0.003). The physical fitness level exhibited by the kayakers was likewise significantly greater than that of the canoeists, both in the counter movement jump and estimated VO2max (p < 0.05), as well as in the overhead medicine ball throw and sit-and-reach test (p < 0.01). These findings confirm the more robust and mature profile of youth kayakers that might be associated with the superior fitness level observed and the specific requirements of this sport discipline.

A thousand words about running fitness tests

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-191
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Kowalska ◽  
Marcin Fehlau ◽  
Maciej Cymerys ◽  
Przemysław Guzik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Running is undertaken for different reasons, including improvement or maintenance of health and fitness. Many tests are employed for the estimation of the fitness in runners. In this review, we describe five field tests (Cooper test, Conconi test, 6-Minute Walk Test, 20-meter Multistage Fitness Test, and Harvard Step Test) and one laboratory cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) on a treadmill. A properly selected fitness test may help to estimate or measure the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), thresholds for the aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, or restitution after the exercise. Such information is used for planning the training process, monitoring the progress of physical fitness or predicting the target distance or speed during competitions. In patients with cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, this information may help to plan the intensity of daily activity or physical rehabilitation. Testing physical fitness is challenging, however when made appropriately, it delivers valuable physiological and clinical information.

scholarly journals The Effect of Place of Residence on Physical Fitness and Adherence to Mediterranean Diet in 3–5-Year-Old Girls and Boys: Urban vs. Rural

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gema Torres-Luque ◽  
Raquel Hernández-García ◽  
Enrique Ortega-Toro ◽  
Pantelis Nikolaidis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Ball Bouncing ◽  
Run Test ◽  
Shuttle Run

The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of place of residence on physical fitness and adherence to Mediterranean Diet (AMD) in 3–5-year-old children, i.e., whether those who live in urban areas differ than those in rural and whether any difference varied by age. Participants were 363 preschoolers (age 3–5 years old), who performed a series of anthropometric, physical fitness tests and measured their nutritional habits through a 16-item Mediterranean Diet (KIDMED) questionnaire. The main findings of the present study were that (a) boys had better performance in ball bouncing, Medicine Ball Throw Test (MBTT), 25 m sprint, Standing Broad Jump (SBJ), crawling, and shuttle run test (SRT) than girls, and the magnitude of these differences was small; (b) preschoolers in urban residence were taller than those in rural and had better performance in SRT; (c) older preschoolers had larger anthropometric characteristics and better performance than younger preschoolers; (d) the magnitude of the effect of age was larger than the effect of residence; and (e) good AMD was more prevalent in boys than in girls and in 3-year-old participants than in their older peers, but was not related to place of residence. Therefore, these findings identified the need to develop exercise and nutrition intervention programs in preschoolers considering sex, age, and place of residence.

scholarly journals Lower-Limb Explosive Power did not Improve during 8 Weeks of Integrative Military Physical Training

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
jizheng Ma ◽  
Fei HU ◽  
Qiang Nian HUANG ◽  
Wei JIA ◽  
Ming Chao DING ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Load Carriage ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Objective: Military populations require a range of physical capabilities to meet the demands of the military profession. It is not known whether a specific within-session balance of the core components of physical fitness provides more effective training adaptations. The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of combinations of high-intensity endurance training, resistance training, anaerobic training and plyometric training. Methods: Twenty-eight healthy young cadets participated in an 8-week training program. Training was performed 6 days per week. Testing occurred before and after the 8-week training regimen. The pre- and post-training measures included the basic physiological and performance levels.Results: Physiological indices, such heart rate, heart rate variability, anaerobic power and maximal oxygen uptake, responded positively to training (P < 0.05). The components of physical fitness, such as muscle maximal strength and endurance, 600 all-out effort, 5000-m run time and 18-km military load carriage, were also significantly improved (P > 0.05). However, the jump capacity did not significantly increase. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that during short-term integrative training, the lower-limb muscle maximal power did not improve. Given that many military tasks demand explosive (power) abilities, a switch to integrative training may have far greater consequences for transferring the benefits of the training program to military human performance.

scholarly journals The Effects of a 4-Week Combined Aerobic and Resistance Training and Volleyball Training on Fitness Variables and Body Composition on STEAM Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8397
Author(s):  
Martin Pacholek ◽  
Erika Zemková ◽  
Keith Arnolds ◽  
Peter Šagát
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Shuttle Run

The study evaluates the effects of a 4-week program of combined resistance and aerobic training and volleyball training on physical fitness in young sedentary adults. Twenty-eight males (age 20.5 ± 1.5 years; body mass 87.2 ± 28.5 kg; height 173 ± 8.1 cm; BMI 28.9 ± 8.4 kg/m2) were divided into two groups. While experimental group 1 (COM) underwent a fitness program consisting of a combination of strength and aerobic exercises, experimental group 2 (VOL) performed intermittent exercises in volleyball (four times per week for 50 min). The results showed that both training groups significantly improved in all fitness tests except the beep test, while only the COM group achieved a significant change in the number of repetitions (p = 0.041). Between-group analyzes revealed a greater change achieved by the COM group in standing long jump lengths than VOL (12.3% vs. 4.3%, p = 0.011). There were no other between-group significant differences in 20m Multistage Fitness Test (8.1% and 4.4%,), sit-ups (20.9% and 21.0%), flexibility (24.5% and 23.3%) and shuttle run 5 × 10 m (11.95 and 9.52%) or in anthropometric parameters (BMI, Fat %, Muscle Mass %, Visceral Fat %). These findings indicate that combined resistance and aerobic training are more effective in improving the explosive power of lower limbs and aerobic endurance than playing an intermittent-type sport such as volleyball. This program can be effectively applied to university students with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle.

Learning Disabled Boys' Performance and Self-Assessments on Physical Fitness Tests

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 443-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanis Bryan ◽  
Ann Smiley
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Private School ◽  
Learning Disabled ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Mainstream Classrooms ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Self Assessments ◽  
Shuttle Run

30 learning disabled boys drawn from a segregated private school for learning disabled children and 22 from a public school mainstream program and 22 nondisabled boys performed two physical fitness tests, sit-ups and shuttle run in one of two conditions. While normal achievers performed significantly better on one of the tests, there were no differences between the two samples of learning disabled youngsters. However, students' comparisons of their performance with classmates' indicated that learning disabled youngsters in the private school ranked themselves more favorably than those in mainstream classrooms.

Physical Fitness of Schoolgirls With Turner Syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Milde ◽  
Pawel Tomaszewski ◽  
Romuald Stupnicki
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Turner Syndrome ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Motor Activities ◽  
Shuttle Run

The aim of the study was to assess physical fitness of girls with Turner syndrome (TS) and to determine the relative contributions of age, body height, and body mass to performance in fitness tests. Girls with TS aged 10–18 years (n = 184), and age- and stature-matched healthy controls (n = 280) were studied with the use of the EUROFIT test battery. Girls with TS were significantly inferior to the control group in maintaining balance, standing broad jump, sit-ups, shuttle run, and endurance shuttle run (p < .001). No significant differences were found for plate tapping, but girls with TS were superior to their healthy mates (p < .001) in handgrip, sit-and-reach, and bent-arm hang. Unlike controls, body height in girls with TS had significant effects on handgrip strength (positive) and on plate tapping speed (negative), other contributions being relatively similar in both groups. It thus seems that the somatic specificity of girls with TS explains most differences in motor fitness. The identified motor deficiencies of girls with TS call for undertaking steps toward attracting those girls to motor activities.

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