BODY COMPOSITION RELATED TO BODY MASS INDEX AMONG YOUNG ELITE FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Journal
Physioacta
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction. Body composition is extremely important for athletes’ performance, thus
assessment tools may be used to clarify their sports condition.
The aim of the study was to investigate body composition measurements and maximal oxygen
consumption related to body mass index (BMI) in young elite football players.
Material and methods. A total of 29 young football players were divided into 3 groups related to
the value of BMI: I group (n=8); II group (n=13); and III group (n=8). The subjects were
submitted to the sub-maximal pulse approach on treadmill method (SchillerAg, MTM-1500
Bear, Switzerland) to measure VO 2max (ml/kg/min). A body composition analyzer (InBody720,
Biospace Co, Seoul, Korea) was used to determine the body fat - BF (%), skeletal muscle - SM
(%) and total body water – TW(L) including intracellular body water – ICW(L) and extracellular
body water – ECW(L). For the statistical analysis, a t-test was performed upon which the
significance for p<0.05 was considered.
Results. The football players showed the highest VO 2 max value in the II group (p<0.05). BF
showed increased value in the III group (p<0.02). SM did not show any significant difference
between the groups. Body water composition showed no statistical significance.
Conclusion. Due to our results, we may conclude that certain parameters may determine the
condition of young athletes in order to select appropriate training procedures, proper diet, and
personalized performance.
Key words: football; body mass index; body composition.
Introduction. Body composition is extremely important for athletes’ performance, thus
assessment tools may be used to clarify their sports condition.
The aim of the study was to investigate body composition measurements and maximal oxygen
consumption related to body mass index (BMI) in young elite football players.
Material and methods. A total of 29 young football players were divided into 3 groups related to
the value of BMI: I group (n=8); II group (n=13); and III group (n=8). The subjects were
submitted to the sub-maximal pulse approach on treadmill method (SchillerAg, MTM-1500
Bear, Switzerland) to measure VO 2max (ml/kg/min). A body composition analyzer (InBody720,
Biospace Co, Seoul, Korea) was used to determine the body fat - BF (%), skeletal muscle - SM
(%) and total body water – TW(L) including intracellular body water – ICW(L) and extracellular
body water – ECW(L). For the statistical analysis, a t-test was performed upon which the
significance for p<0.05 was considered.
Results. The football players showed the highest VO 2 max value in the II group (p<0.05). BF
showed increased value in the III group (p<0.02). SM did not show any significant difference
between the groups. Body water composition showed no statistical significance.
Conclusion. Due to our results, we may conclude that certain parameters may determine the
condition of young athletes in order to select appropriate training procedures, proper diet, and
personalized performance.
Key words: football; body mass index; body composition.