Assessment of gender differences in maximal anaerobic power by ratio scaling and allometric scaling

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.

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MAXIMAL ANAEROBIC POWER OF CHILDREN

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/00005768-197721000-00042 ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 54 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

T. Kurowski ◽

D. P. Smith ◽

Tom Kurowski

Keyword(s):

Anaerobic Power ◽

Maximal Anaerobic Power

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Relationship between Anaerobic Power and Jumping of Selected Male Volleyball Players of Different Ages

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.100.3.607-614 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 100 (3) ◽

pp. 607-614 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Athanasios Kasabalis ◽

Helen Douda ◽

Savvas P. Tokmakidis

Keyword(s):

Peak Power ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Anaerobic Power ◽

Age Groups ◽

Specific Training ◽

Wingate Anaerobic Test ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Maximal Anaerobic Power ◽

The Relationship ◽

Anaerobic Test

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anaerobic power of elite male volleyball players, using the Wingate Anaerobic Test to examine the relationship between anaerobic power and jumping performance. Athletes ( n = 56) and Nonathletes ( n = 53) were divided into three age groups: Adults (18–25 yr.), Juniors (15–16 yr.), and Youth (10–11 yr.). Measurements of height, body mass, vertical jump and Wingate scores indicated higher values for athletes. The specific training effects of anaerobic power were more pronounced at the age of 10–11 years than for Nonathletes. A significant correlation coefficient between peak power and vertical jump was found for Athletes ( r = .86) and for the total group ( r = .82). These results indicated that vertical jump may predict the maximal anaerobic power and could be used by coaches as a practical and easy-to-apply field screening test for evaluation in volleyball training.

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