scholarly journals A study on oxygen independent fitness (anaerobic capacity) in pre-collegiate boys of Vijayapur, North Karnataka, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 2062
Author(s):  
Mohamed Siddiq ◽  
Salim A. Dhundasi ◽  
Mohammed Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Fitness Index

Background: The anaerobic capacity is a useful concept, its application during exercise testing should considerably increase the information gained regarding cardiovascular function in health and disease. The objective was to evaluate oxygen independent fitness (anaerobic capacity) in pre-collegiate boys (age group of 16-18 years) of Vijayapur, North Karnataka, India.Methods: Eighty seven young adolescent healthy pre-collegiate boys volunteered for this study. The following parameters were recorded: Physical anthropometric parameters: body surface area, body mass index, body fat percentage, Physiological parameters: Blood pressure, physical fitness index test and anaerobic fitness step test. Correlation analysis and Z tests were used to analyze the obtained data.Results: Physical anthropometric parameters of the subjects were found within normal range. Statistically significant exercise induced rise in blood pressure were observed in physical fitness step test. Anaerobic capacity was correlated with body surface area, body mass index, body fat percentage and pre and post exercise blood pressure. Physical fitness index was not correlated with anaerobic capacity.  Conclusions:The physical fitness index was in good category, normal physiological response to exercise but physical fitness index not correlated with anaerobic capacity. Anaerobic capacity was found within normal range in pre-collegiate boys of age 16-18 years in study area. Ideal body mass index may not be possible in this age group. 

scholarly journals Blood pressure and lipid profile in young women: the role of anthropometric measurement

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Custódio Rubira ◽  
Ana Paula Fernandes de Angelis Rubira ◽  
Lucas De Angelis Rubira ◽  
Milton Carlos Martins Lima ◽  
Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

Body composition has fundamental importance in the quality of life and is a powerful predictor of mortality and morbidity in humans. The identification and monitoring of the amount of body fat have been receiving special attention in aspects related to health promotion, not just for its actions in the prevention and in the control of cardiovascular diseases but also for their induction and association with risk factors, especially in the plasmatic lipid levels and arterial pressure. It was investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (%BF) by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with the blood pressure levels (systolic and diastolic) and serum lipids (TC, HDL-c, LDL-c, VLDL-c, TG). In a group of fifty seven women (aged 18 to 26 years old ), obesity was detected in 5 and 19 women by BMI (≥ 30 kg/m2) and %BF (≥ 30%), respectively. BMI and % BF were positively correlated with blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), and highly significant in the obese group by %BF. Moreover, BMI and % BF were significantly correlated with all lipids and lipoprotein fractions VLDL-c and triglyceride, respectively. These results suggest that %BF is a good indicator of “occult obesity” in subjects with normal body mass index. The associated use of BMI and %BF to better evaluate obesity may improve the study of blood pressure levels and serum lipid changes that are commonly associated with obesity.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index and Measures of Body Fat for Defining Obesity and Underweight: A Cross-Sectional of Various Specialties in Montenegrin Army Soldiers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stevo POPOVIC ◽  
Boris BANJEVIC ◽  
Bojan MASANOVIC ◽  
Dusko BJELICA
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
General Terms

Background: The body composition and physical fitness of members of the army is always a relevant topic for research, since the level of defense and security of people and material goods in a specific territory in many ways depends on the level of ability of the army. However, members of the armed forces are a heterogeneous group, typified by different abilities, characteristics, but also everyday needs, and the trend of changing body composition and reducing physical fitness is a current issue that has not bypassed this population either. Therefore, this study aimed to determine possible differences in body composition indicators that could appear between members of the Army of Montenegro of different military specialties. Methods: The sample of respondents included 240 Montenegrin male soldiers (32.5yr±9.5), who were measured at the sports dispensaries within the barracks of Montenegrin Army around the country in the spring of 2020, was classified into eight numerically equal subsamples according to their military specialty. The sample of variables included five anthropometric measures, which were necessary to calculate two derived body composition indicators: Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat Percentage (FAT %). Using the one-way ANOVA and Post Hoc test with Taki’s model, the variables were analyzed. Results: It was determined that the body composition of Montenegrin soldiers shows a certain peculiarity compared to other national military corps, while there are differences in body composition indicators between members of the Montenegrin Army of different military specialties. Conclusion: This fact dramatically strengthens the issues of Montenegrin distinctive regarding body composition, both in general terms and in terms of distinctive within specific professional vocations.  

ASSOCIATIONS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS WITH BLOOD PRESSURE AND BODY MASS INDEX IN MID-LIFE AND OLDER RURAL WOMEN.

2004 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-30
Author(s):  
Hageman A. Patricia ◽  
Walker N. Susan ◽  
Pullen H. Carol ◽  
Boeckner Linda ◽  
Norman F. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rural Women

scholarly journals Association of Physical Fitness Performance Tests and Anthropometric Indices in Taiwanese Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Hung Chen ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Cheng-Wei Wang ◽  
Hui-Fei Yang ◽  
Wan-Ting Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance

BackgroundThe association between physical fitness performance tests and anthropometric indices is not clear. The study aims to explore the association between physical fitness performance and anthropometric indices in Taiwanese community-dwelling adults. This may help in monitoring anthropometric indices to improve physical fitness.MethodsWe recruited 2216 participants aged 23–64 years between 2014 and 2017. Physical fitness performance, including abdominal muscular endurance (60-s sit-up test), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), and cardiorespiratory endurance (3-min step test), was evaluated in all participants. The association of the physical fitness performance and anthropometric indices, including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), was analyzed using linear regression, with adjustments for age and gender.ResultsBody mass index was negatively associated with abdominal muscular endurance (p < 0.001) and cardiorespiratory endurance (p < 0.001). Neither BMI, WC, WHR, nor WHtR were significantly associated with flexibility. Abdominal muscle endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance were significantly lower in obese participants when obesity was defined using a BMI of ≥27, 30, and 35 kg/m2. Participants with central obesity that was defined as WC ≥ 90 cm in men and 80 cm in women and WHtR ≥ 0.6 had lower abdominal muscular endurance than those without central obesity.ConclusionBody mass index is associated with abdominal muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory endurance in a reverse J-shaped manner. None of the anthropometric indices are significantly associated with flexibility. Obesity defined by BMI is linked to worse physical fitness performance and obesity defined using WHtR is linked to lower abdominal muscular endurance in Taiwanese community-dwelling adults.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Physical Fitness, BMI, WHR and Hypertension in Elderly Men and Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-284
Author(s):  
Saša Pantelić ◽  
Radmila Kostić ◽  
Ratomir Djurašković ◽  
Slavoljub Uzunović ◽  
Zoran Milanović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Arterial Blood

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the structure, characteristics and significance of the relationship between physical fitness, BMI and WHR on one hand and hypertension of elderly men and women on the other. Methods: The sample consisted of 1288 participants (594 men and 694 women) who live in their own households in the cities and villages of Central, Eastern and South Serbia. After the obtained classification of participants based on arterial blood pressure, 231 patients with hypertension aged 60-80 years were selected. The subsample consisted of 138 male participants, while the subsample of women was 93 participants. Predictor variables consisted of 6 variables for the evaluation of physical fitness, Body mass index (BMI) and Waist-to Hip Ratio index (WHR). Criterion variables consisted of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Results: The results showed that there is a statistically significant correlation (p <0.05) between predictor variables and hypertension. Higher values of higher SBP in elderly men causes an increase in body weight due to increased body fat (BMI, WHR). In elderly women, these changes occur under the influence of increased body mass index and reduced CRF. Higher values of high DBP in elderly men cause more power and flexibility of the upper body and in elderly women greater strength in the arms and less strength in legs and CRF. Conclusions: Being overweight in both subsamples could be considered as a factor that contributes to high blood pressure.

scholarly journals Physical fitness is inversely related with body mass index and body fat percentage in soccer players aged 16-18 years

2012 ◽  
Vol 65 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 470-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pantelis Nikolaïdis
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
General Population ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Increased Risk

Introduction: Adolescents are at increased risk for the development of obesity, while sport has been suggested as an effective means against adolescent obesity. The objectives of this study were to examine (a) the prevalence of overweight/obesity, (b) the relationship between body mass index and body fat percentage, and (c) the association between body mass index, body fat and physical fitness in soccer players aged 16-18 yr. Material and Methods: Members (n=109, aged 17.0?0.5 yr) of competitive soccer clubs were examined for physical and physiological characteristics. Results: Based on international body mass index cut-off points, 18.3% (n=20) of participants were classified as overweight. Body mass index was highly correlated with body fat percentage (r=0.70, p<0.001). Body fat percentage was in inverse relationship with aerobic power (r=-0.21, p=0.029), maximal anaerobic power (r=-0.20, p=0.044) and local muscular endurance (r=-0.39, p<0.001), while corresponding values of body mass index were non-significant (r=-0.05, p=0.614; r=0.03, p=0.771; r=-0.12, p=0.220, respectively). However, both body fat percentage and body mass index were inversely related with fatigue index of Wingate anaerobic test (r=-0.26, p=0.009; r=-0.29, p=0.003, respectively). Conclusions: The strong relationship between body mass index and body fat percentage suggest the further use of body mass index in adolescent soccer players. The findings confirmed previous observations on general population about the negative effect of overweight and fatness on physical fitness. The prevalence of overweight among participants was similar with what is observed in general population. Therefore, sport participation cannot guarantee physiological body mass and body composition, and it is necessary to prescribe exercise targeting body mass and fat control.

scholarly journals Efek suplementasi kalsium terhadap kebugaran dan profil kesehatan pada atlet Tarung Derajat

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusni Yusni ◽  
Amiruddin Amiruddin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Blood Calcium

Calcium is the main mineral that is needed by athletes for bone strength, joint, and muscle contraction during exercise. Strenuous and prolonged exercise will progressively increase calcium requirements. This inadequate calcium intake is having an impact on hypocalcemia and increasing the risk of sports injuries. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of calcium supplementation on fitness and health in Tarung Derajat athletes. The research design was experimental (pretest-posttest without control group design). A total of 21 Tarung Derajat athletes, aged 18-25 years, male and female were the subjects. The examination was physical fitness, anthropometric values, and blood pressure to determine the health profile, and blood calcium. The intervention was a calcium tablet, a dose of 1x1000 mg/day, given after dinner, and for 35 days. The results found that the number of female athletes with hypocalcemia decreased by 50%, from 44.44% (before) to 22.22% after calcium therapy. Physical fitness increased (p<0.05), but there was no change in weight (p>0.05), body mass index (BMI) (p>0.05), blood pressure (BP) (p>0.05) ) and calcium levels (p>0.05) after calcium supplementation. Conclusions: supplementation of calcium tablets decreased the amount of hypocalcemia in Tarung Derajat female athletes, increases physical fitness, does not significantly increase calcium levels but otherwise does not affect anthropometry (body weight and body mass index), and blood pressure in Tarung Derajat athletes.

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