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Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Profile in Male and Female Traditional Rowers

Authors :
Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Didáctica General y Didácticas Específicas
Penichet-Tomás, Alfonso
Pueo, Basilio
Sellés, Sergio
Jimenez-Olmedo, Jose Manuel
Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Didáctica General y Didácticas Específicas
Penichet-Tomás, Alfonso
Pueo, Basilio
Sellés, Sergio
Jimenez-Olmedo, Jose Manuel
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The anthropometric profile has a fundamental role in rowing performance and young talent detection. The objective of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition, and somatotype in traditional rowers, and to analyze which variables can be used as predictors of rowing performance. Twenty-four rowers competing at national level participated in this study, thirteen men and eleven women. Significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the height of male rowers (large effect size, d = 1.8) and in body mass (very large effect size, d = 2.4). Also, muscle mass reached a higher percentage in male rowers (d = 3.7), whereas the sum of seven skinfolds (d = 2.0) and body fat percentage (d = 2.0) reached higher values in female rowers, all their difference being significant (p < 0.001) with very large effect size. The somatotype of male rowers was ecto-mesomorph (1.8-4.5-3.0), and the somatotype of female rowers was in the balanced mesomorph (2.8-3.8-2.6). A very strong correlation between height (r = 0.75; p = 0.002) and rowing performance was found in male rowers. Body mass (r = 0.70; p = 0.009) and muscle mass (r = 0.83; p = 0.001) showed also very strong correlation in female rowers. Finally, height was the best predictor of performance for male rowers (R2 = 0.56, p < 0.003) and muscle mass for female rowers (R2 = 0.68, p < 0.002). The anthropometric profile of male and female traditional rowers showed differences to be considered in training programs and talent selection.

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Database :
OAIster
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1268997457
Document Type :
Electronic Resource