Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes
<p><em>Objective</em>: The aim of this study was to identify the physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes and the correlations between these variables.</p><p><em>Subjects and methods</em>: Thirteen male MMA athletes (3...
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| author | Bruno Ferreira Marinho Fabrício Boscolo Del Vecchio Emerson Franchini |
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| description | <p><em>Objective</em>: The aim of this study was to identify the physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes and the correlations between these variables.</p><p><em>Subjects and methods</em>: Thirteen male MMA athletes (30 ± 4 years-old) participated in this study. They were submitted to anthropometric measurements and the following tests: adapted flexitest, sit-ups, push-ups, long jump, flexed arm hang, 1RM bench press and squat.</p><p><em>Results</em>: Main results are as follows: body mass (kg): 82.1 ± 10.9; body fat (%): 11.87 ± 5.11; flexibility (score): 18.38 ± 4.07; sit-ups (rep): 43 ± 11; push-ups (rep): 41 ± 9; long jump (m): 2.19 ± 0.25; flexed arm hang (s): 34 ± 11, 1RM bench- press (kg): 76 ± 23; 1RM squat (kg): 73 ± 15. Furthermore we observed results showed significant correlations between anthropometric variables and physical fitness: body fat and long jump (R = -0.75); body fat and flexed arm hang (R= -0.67); height and squat 1RM (R = 0.67); arm circumference and bench press 1RM (R = 0.77).</p><em>Conclusion</em>: MMA athletes involved in this investigation have showed poor neuromuscular performance. Body fat was negatively correlated with both power and strength endurance performance, while arm circumference was positively related to upper body maximum strength. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-753bc6473c8441d2a3d09a24d30a7c982022-12-22T02:16:17ZengUniversidad de LeónRevista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas2174-07472012-05-016211181Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletesBruno Ferreira Marinho0Fabrício Boscolo Del Vecchio1Emerson Franchini2Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade de São Paulo.Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade de São Paulo. Universidade Federal de Pelotas.Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research Group, School of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade de São Paulo.<p><em>Objective</em>: The aim of this study was to identify the physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes and the correlations between these variables.</p><p><em>Subjects and methods</em>: Thirteen male MMA athletes (30 ± 4 years-old) participated in this study. They were submitted to anthropometric measurements and the following tests: adapted flexitest, sit-ups, push-ups, long jump, flexed arm hang, 1RM bench press and squat.</p><p><em>Results</em>: Main results are as follows: body mass (kg): 82.1 ± 10.9; body fat (%): 11.87 ± 5.11; flexibility (score): 18.38 ± 4.07; sit-ups (rep): 43 ± 11; push-ups (rep): 41 ± 9; long jump (m): 2.19 ± 0.25; flexed arm hang (s): 34 ± 11, 1RM bench- press (kg): 76 ± 23; 1RM squat (kg): 73 ± 15. Furthermore we observed results showed significant correlations between anthropometric variables and physical fitness: body fat and long jump (R = -0.75); body fat and flexed arm hang (R= -0.67); height and squat 1RM (R = 0.67); arm circumference and bench press 1RM (R = 0.77).</p><em>Conclusion</em>: MMA athletes involved in this investigation have showed poor neuromuscular performance. Body fat was negatively correlated with both power and strength endurance performance, while arm circumference was positively related to upper body maximum strength.http://revpubli.unileon.es/ojs/index.php/artesmarciales/article/view/4mixed martial artscombat sportsphysical assessment |
| spellingShingle | Bruno Ferreira Marinho Fabrício Boscolo Del Vecchio Emerson Franchini Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas mixed martial arts combat sports physical assessment |
| title | Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| title_full | Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| title_fullStr | Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| title_short | Physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| title_sort | physical fitness and anthropometric profile of mixed martial arts athletes |
| topic | mixed martial arts combat sports physical assessment |
| url | http://revpubli.unileon.es/ojs/index.php/artesmarciales/article/view/4 |
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