Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level
Background/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to analyse possible differences in anthropometric characteristics of elite sailors based on categories and performance level. Methods: A total of 42 young (aged 12–18 years) elite sailors (men = 31; women = 11) of the Monohull (n = 21) and Wind...
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| author | Antonio Jesús Sánchez-Oliver Israel Caraballo Alejandro Pérez-Bey Ángela Sánchez-Gómez Raúl Domínguez |
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| description | Background/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to analyse possible differences in anthropometric characteristics of elite sailors based on categories and performance level. Methods: A total of 42 young (aged 12–18 years) elite sailors (men = 31; women = 11) of the Monohull (n = 21) and Windsurfing (n = 21) categories composed the study sample. Testing was per-formed in one session the day before the start of an official and international competition. Body composition was measured using an octopolar and multi-frequency electrical bioimpedance analyser, and height was recorded using a telescopic measuring instrument. Cross-sectional study. The total sample was divided into two groups based on their performance level (ranking), 50th percentile (P1), and 100th percentile (P2). Results: P1 presented a lower BMI, total body fat mass, and body fat mass in the trunk, arms, and legs (p < 0.05). Similarly, P1 reported a higher total body muscle mass and body muscle mass on the trunk, arms, and legs compared to the less level performance group (p < 0.05). In addition, P2 sailors were taller and heavier (p < 0.05). Regarding categories, the Windsurf sailors presented statistically significantly lower arm fat mass than the Monohull (p < 0.05). The Windsurf sailors showed differences between the two performance-level groups (p < 0.05). Additionally, comparing the high-level performance group in both categories, higher arm muscle mass on the Windsurfing sailors was detected (p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings could help to differentiate the anthropometric variables that determine sport performance in young elite sailors and could be used to differentiate the anthropometric variables in each category. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b914f2c506014d6398d24ec18569dc9b2023-02-02T04:47:59ZengElsevierJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness1728-869X2023-01-01211125130Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance levelAntonio Jesús Sánchez-Oliver0Israel Caraballo1Alejandro Pérez-Bey2Ángela Sánchez-Gómez3Raúl Domínguez4Departamento de Motricidad Humana y Rendimiento Deportivo, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Studies Research Group in Neuromuscular Responses (GEPREN), University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil; Ibero-American Network of Researchers in Applied Anthropometry, Almería, SpainGaleno Research Group, Department of Physical Education. Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Spain; Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain; Corresponding author. Galeno Research Group, Department of Physical Education. Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Spain.Galeno Research Group, Department of Physical Education. Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cádiz, Puerto Real, Spain; Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Biomédica de Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, SpainDepartamento de Enfermería Farmacología y Fisioterapia, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, SpainDepartamento de Motricidad Humana y Rendimiento Deportivo, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Studies Research Group in Neuromuscular Responses (GEPREN), University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil; Ibero-American Network of Researchers in Applied Anthropometry, Almería, SpainBackground/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to analyse possible differences in anthropometric characteristics of elite sailors based on categories and performance level. Methods: A total of 42 young (aged 12–18 years) elite sailors (men = 31; women = 11) of the Monohull (n = 21) and Windsurfing (n = 21) categories composed the study sample. Testing was per-formed in one session the day before the start of an official and international competition. Body composition was measured using an octopolar and multi-frequency electrical bioimpedance analyser, and height was recorded using a telescopic measuring instrument. Cross-sectional study. The total sample was divided into two groups based on their performance level (ranking), 50th percentile (P1), and 100th percentile (P2). Results: P1 presented a lower BMI, total body fat mass, and body fat mass in the trunk, arms, and legs (p < 0.05). Similarly, P1 reported a higher total body muscle mass and body muscle mass on the trunk, arms, and legs compared to the less level performance group (p < 0.05). In addition, P2 sailors were taller and heavier (p < 0.05). Regarding categories, the Windsurf sailors presented statistically significantly lower arm fat mass than the Monohull (p < 0.05). The Windsurf sailors showed differences between the two performance-level groups (p < 0.05). Additionally, comparing the high-level performance group in both categories, higher arm muscle mass on the Windsurfing sailors was detected (p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings could help to differentiate the anthropometric variables that determine sport performance in young elite sailors and could be used to differentiate the anthropometric variables in each category.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X22000806SailingElite sailorsAnthropometryBody compositionWindsurfing |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Jesús Sánchez-Oliver Israel Caraballo Alejandro Pérez-Bey Ángela Sánchez-Gómez Raúl Domínguez Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness Sailing Elite sailors Anthropometry Body composition Windsurfing |
| title | Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| title_full | Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| title_fullStr | Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| title_short | Anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| title_sort | anthropometric characteristics of young elite sailors based on performance level |
| topic | Sailing Elite sailors Anthropometry Body composition Windsurfing |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X22000806 |
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