Anthropometric and functional characteristics of Colombian elite long-distance runners

Objetivo: describir las características antropométricas y funcionales de corredores élite de larga distancia. Método: estudio transversal de 19 atletas élite profesionales (edad 28,2 ± 6,9 años). Se mi-dieron 24 variables antropométricas, según las normas de la International Society for the Ad-vancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Se calcularon los tres componentes del somatotipo de Heath-Carter y se estimó la composición corporal con las ecuaciones propuestas por Siri, Matiegka, Jackson y Pollock. Como indicadores funcionales se midieron la capacidad fun-cional por VO(2) máx por ergometría, la potencia anaeróbica por salto vertical y la capacidad anaeróbica por el test de Wingate. Resultados: en cuanto a la composición corporal se hallaron: porcentaje de masa grasa de 13,3 ± 3,2; proporción muscular de 47,3 ± 2,5% e índice de adiposidad corporal de 24,1 ± 3,3. El somatotipo grupal fue el mesomorfo-balanceado (3,6-4,0-2,1). Con respecto a los indicado-res funcionales, se hallaron: valores promedio de capacidad aeróbica por VO(2) máx de 42,6 ± 8,1 mL•kg-1•min-1; potencia anaeróbica de 106,0 ± 31,8 kg•s-1 y capacidad anaeróbica pico de 6501,0 ± 1831,6 K/jul.Conclusiones: estos resultados pueden suministrar un perfil de corredores de larga distancia utilizable como meta para el desarrollo de atletas, así como dar información para el entrena-miento y el énfasis táctico.Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric and physi-cal performance characteristics of elite long-distance runners. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 19 male competi-tive long-distance runners of national level (age 28. 2 ± 6. 9 years). A total of 24 anthropometric variables were measured according to the International Socie-ty for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) statements. The Heath-Carter method and the formu-la proposed by Siri, Matiegka, Jackson and Pollock were used to calculate the somatotype and the body composition, respectively. Ergospirometry VO (2) max, Vertical Jump Test and the Wingate Test were used as functional indicators. Results: Regarding body composition, we found fat mass percentage 13. 3 ± 3. 2; muscle mass 47. 3 ± 2. 5%, and body adiposity index 24. 1 ± 3. 3. Somato-type profile was the mesomorphic-balanced (3. 6-4. 0-2. 1). Mean values of functional tests with their stan-dard deviations were: VO(2) máx (mL kg-1 min-1) 42. 6 ± 8. 1; anaerobic power 106. 0 ± 31. 8 kg•s-1, and anae-robic capacity 6501. 0 ± 1831. 6 K/jul. Conclusion: These results may provide a profile of long-distance runners that can be used as training tar-gets for developing athletes. The results may also pro-vide information for training and tactical emphasis.distânciaObjetivo: descrever as características antropométri-cas e funcionais de corredores elite de longa distân-cia. Método: estudo transversal de 19 atletas elite profissio-nais (idade 28,2 ± 6,9 anos). Mediram-se 24 variáveis antropométricas, segundo as normas da International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Calcularam-se os três componentes do soma-tótipo de Heath-Carter e se estimou a composição corporal com as equações propostas por Siri, Matie-gka, Jackson e Pollock. Como indicadores funcionais se mediram a capacidade funcional por VO(2) máx por ergometria, a potência anaeróbica por salto verti-cal e a capacidade anaeróbica pelo teste de Wingate.Resultados: quanto à composição corporal se acha-ram: porcentagem de massa gordurosa de 13,3 ± 3,2; proporção muscular de 47,3 ± 2,5% e índice de adi-posidade corporal de 24,1 ± 3,3. O somatótipo grupal foi o mesomorfo-balançado (3,6-4,0-2,1). Com respei-to aos indicadores funcionais, acharam-se: valorizes média de capacidade aeróbica por VO(2) máx de 42,6 ± 8,1 mL•kg-1•min-1; potência anaeróbica de 106,0 ± 31,8 kg•s-1 e capacidade anaeróbica bico de 6501,0 ± 1831,6 K/jul.Conclusões: estes resultados podem fornecer um per-fil de corredores de longa distância utilizável como meta para o desenvolvimento de atletas, bem como dar informação para o treinamento e a ênfase tática.

Anthropometric and functional characteristics of Colombian elite long-distance runners

Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric and physical performance characteristics of elite long-distance runners. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 19 male competitive long-distance runners of national level (age 28.2 ± 6.9 years). A total of 24 anthropometric variables were measured according to the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) statements. The Heath-Carter method and the formula proposed by Siri, Matiegka, Jackson and Pollock were used to calculate the somatotype and the body composition, respectively. Ergospirometry VO (2) max, Vertical Jump Test and the Wingate Test were used as functional indicators. Results: Regarding body composition, we found fat mass percentage 13.3 ± 3.2; muscle mass 47.3 ± 2.5%, and body adiposity index 24.1 ± 3.3. Somatotype profile was the mesomorphic-balanced (3.6-4.0-2.1). Mean values of functional tests with their standard deviations were: VO(2) máx (mL•kg-1•min-1) 42.6 ± 8.1; anaerobic power 106.0 ± 31.8 kg•s-1, and anaerobic capacity 6501.0 ± 1831.6 K/jul. Conclusion: These results may provide a profile of long-distance runners that can be used as training targets for developing athletes. The results may also provide information for training and tactical emphasis

Anthropometric and functional characteristics of Colombian elite long-distance runners

"Objetivo: describir las características antropométricas y funcionales de corredores élite de larga distancia. Método: estudio transversal de 19 atletas élite profesionales (edad 28,2 ± 6,9 años). Se mi-dieron 24 variables antropométricas, según las normas de la International Society for the Ad-vancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Se calcularon los tres componentes del somatotipo de Heath-Carter y se estimó la composición corporal con las ecuaciones propuestas por Siri, Matiegka, Jackson y Pollock. Como indicadores funcionales se midieron la capacidad fun-cional por VO(2) máx por ergometría, la potencia anaeróbica por salto vertical y la capacidad anaeróbica por el test de Wingate. Resultados: en cuanto a la composición corporal se hallaron: porcentaje de masa grasa de 13,3 ± 3,2; proporción muscular de 47,3 ± 2,5% e índice de adiposidad corporal de 24,1 ± 3,3. El somatotipo grupal fue el mesomorfo-balanceado (3,6-4,0-2,1). Con respecto a los indicado-res funcionales, se hallaron: valores promedio de capacidad aeróbica por VO(2) máx de 42,6 ± 8,1 mL•kg-1•min-1; potencia anaeróbica de 106,0 ± 31,8 kg•s-1 y capacidad anaeróbica pico de 6501,0 ± 1831,6 K/jul.Conclusiones: estos resultados pueden suministrar un perfil de corredores de larga distancia utilizable como meta para el desarrollo de atletas, así como dar información para el entrena-miento y el énfasis táctico."Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric and physi-cal performance characteristics of elite long-distance runners. Methods: A cross-sectional study in 19 male competi-tive long-distance runners of national level (age 28. 2 ± 6. 9 years). A total of 24 anthropometric variables were measured according to the International Socie-ty for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) statements. The Heath-Carter method and the formu-la proposed by Siri, Matiegka, Jackson and Pollock were used to calculate the somatotype and the body composition, respectively. Ergospirometry VO (2) max, Vertical Jump Test and the Wingate Test were used as functional indicators. Results: Regarding body composition, we found fat mass percentage 13. 3 ± 3. 2; muscle mass 47. 3 ± 2. 5%, and body adiposity index 24. 1 ± 3. 3. Somato-type profile was the mesomorphic-balanced (3. 6-4. 0-2. 1). Mean values of functional tests with their stan-dard deviations were: VO(2) máx (mL kg-1 min-1) 42. 6 ± 8. 1; anaerobic power 106. 0 ± 31. 8 kg•s-1, and anae-robic capacity 6501. 0 ± 1831. 6 K/jul. Conclusion: These results may provide a profile of long-distance runners that can be used as training tar-gets for developing athletes. The results may also pro-vide information for training and tactical emphasis.distânciaObjetivo: descrever as características antropométri-cas e funcionais de corredores elite de longa distân-cia. Método: estudo transversal de 19 atletas elite profissio-nais (idade 28,2 ± 6,9 anos). Mediram-se 24 variáveis antropométricas, segundo as normas da International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Calcularam-se os três componentes do soma-tótipo de Heath-Carter e se estimou a composição corporal com as equações propostas por Siri, Matie-gka, Jackson e Pollock. Como indicadores funcionais se mediram a capacidade funcional por VO(2) máx por ergometria, a potência anaeróbica por salto verti-cal e a capacidade anaeróbica pelo teste de Wingate.Resultados: quanto à composição corporal se acha-ram: porcentagem de massa gordurosa de 13,3 ± 3,2; proporção muscular de 47,3 ± 2,5% e índice de adi-posidade corporal de 24,1 ± 3,3. O somatótipo grupal foi o mesomorfo-balançado (3,6-4,0-2,1). Com respei-to aos indicadores funcionais, acharam-se: valorizes média de capacidade aeróbica por VO(2) máx de 42,6 ± 8,1 mL•kg-1•min-1; potência anaeróbica de 106,0 ± 31,8 kg•s-1 e capacidade anaeróbica bico de 6501,0 ± 1831,6 K/jul.Conclusões: estes resultados podem fornecer um per-fil de corredores de longa distância utilizável como meta para o desenvolvimento de atletas, bem como dar informação para o treinamento e a ênfase tática.

Caracterización antropométrica y de la aptitud física de los deportistas masculinos de kárate de élite

This study aimed to assess anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male elite karate athletes. Our study was carried out on a sample of 19 male Karate Athletes from Colombia (mean age 31.6±8.8 years). Different anthropometric measurements were taken (weight, height, diameters, circumferences, body composition) from which several anthropometric indices were calculated (body mass index, ponderal index, body index adiposity), and the somatotype was then determined. The performance tests carried out were: Astrand-Ryming protocol, vertical jump, anaerobic power and Wingate anaerobic test. The results (mean±SD) showed a body mass (65.4±12.0 kg), height (167.4±9.3 cm), percent body fat (13.6±3.0 %), ponderal index (41.0±1.8) and body adiposity index (25.1±3.6). The somatotype component values according to the Heath-Carter method were (4.0-4.2-2.1) for the endomorphic, mesomorphic, and ectomorphic components respectively. The aerobic capacity average was (44.8±7.1 ml·kg-1·min-1), vertical jump (32.0±8.7 cm) anaerobic power (90.1±22.7 kg·s-1) and anaerobic capacity (5748.7±1477.5 W). These results may provide a profile of elite karate that can be used as training targets for developing athletes. Our findings provide novel insight for both tactical and functional training

Caracterización antropométrica y de la aptitud física de los deportistas masculinos de kárate de élite

This study aimed to assess anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of male elite karate athletes. Our study was carried out on a sample of 19 male Karate Athletes from Colombia (mean age 31.6±8.8 years). Different anthropometric measurements were taken (weight, height, diameters, circumferences, body composition) from which several anthropometric indices were calculated (body mass index, ponderal index, body index adiposity), and the somatotype was then determined. The performance tests carried out were: Astrand-Ryming protocol, vertical jump, anaerobic power and Wingate anaerobic test. The results (mean±SD) showed a body mass (65.4±12.0 kg), height (167.4±9.3 cm), percent body fat (13.6±3.0 %), ponderal index (41.0±1.8) and body adiposity index (25.1±3.6). The somatotype component values according to the Heath-Carter method were (4.0-4.2-2.1) for the endomorphic, mesomorphic, and ectomorphic components respectively. The aerobic capacity average was (44.8±7.1 ml·kg-1·min-1), vertical jump (32.0±8.7 cm) anaerobic power (90.1±22.7 kg·s-1) and anaerobic capacity (5748.7±1477.5 W). These results may provide a profile of elite karate that can be used as training targets for developing athletes. Our findings provide novel insight for both tactical and functional training