We study the flat region of stationary points of the functional

Twenty-five national kabaddi players (Asiad gold medalists 1990), mean age 27.91 years, who attended a national camp at the Sports Authority of India, Bangalore before the Beijing Asian Games in 1990, were investigated for their physical characteristics, body fat, lean body mass (LBM) and somatotype. The physiological characteristics assessed included back strength, maximum oxygen uptake capaci...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of long-term strength training on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and body composition in overweight and obese subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective, randomized, interventional study in 16 overweight or obese subjects aged 18-35years who were investigated before and at the end of 8weeks of strength training. The experimental group (n=8) followed a st...

INTRODUCTION Racket sports require athletes to constantly improve and progress in their physical qualities in order to maintain competitive standards. This includes achieving and maintaining an optimal body composition. However, few studies have been published addressing this topic. OBJECTIVE This study tries to provide a complete anthropometric profile, including somatotype and body composit...

This study examined the association between physical abilities, anthropometric characteristics and artistry performance scores in Greek, national level, competitive rhythmic gymnasts. Forty-six preadolescent gymnasts (aged 9.9±1.3 years) underwent a series of physical fitness (balance, flexibility, muscular power and endurance, sport-specific high intensity shuttle run performance) and anthropo...

Background and Study Aim. The level of functional preparedness the population is influenced by many factors. greatest influence exerted economic condition country, climatic features region, food quality, environmental factor, social status population. Therefore, readiness standards should be updated periodically. For an objective assessment readiness, all energy potential considered: aerobic, a...