Analysis of Specific Physical Fitness in High-Level Table Tennis Players—Sex Differences

Fuente, Francisco Pradas de la; Toro-Román, Víctor; Torre, Ana de la; Moreno-Azze, Alejandro; Gutiérrez-Betancur, Juan Francisco; Ortega-Zayas, Miguel Ángel

doi:10.3390/ijerph19095119

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“…Regarding movement speed, acceleration speed and lateral reaction time, other authors observed differences between categories and genders using a similar test in table tennis players [ 38 , 63 ]. The observed gender differences could be related to the characteristic playing style of each gender [ 64 ].…”

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Physical Fitness and Upper Limb Asymmetry in Young Padel Players: Differences between Genders and Categories

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This study aimed to assess the physical fitness and upper body asymmetries of young padel players aged between 13 and 16 years and to determine the possible differences between genders and categories. A total of 60 padel players were divided into four groups: under-14 male (n = 15; age: 13.75 ± 0.45 years; height: 1.64 ± 0.07 m; weight: 54.7 ± 8.3 kg), under-14 female (n = 15; age: 13.75 ± 0.44 years; height: 1.60 ± 0.05 m; weight: 51.5 ± 6.0 kg), under-16 male (n = 15; age: 15.44 ± 0.51 years; height:1.71 ± 0.04 m; weight: 63.88 ± 6.2 kg) and under-16 female (n = 15; age:15.46 ± 0.52 years; height:1.63 ± 0.05 m; weight: 55.08 ± 3.6 kg). Handgrip strength, ischiosural flexibility, gestural speed of the dominant arm, vertical jump, cardiorespiratory capacity, lateral movement, lateral acceleration and reaction time were measured. Male players showed better results in manual grip strength, vertical jump power, cardiorespiratory capacity and lateral movement (p < 0.05). Moreover, males presented a higher percentage of asymmetry in upper limb strength. Female players showed better reaction time and greater flexibility (p < 0.05). Regarding the differences between categories, the under-16 players showed greater flexibility, gestural speed, vertical jump power, cardiorespiratory capacity and lateral movement compared to the under-14 players. These results can be used as reference values for coaches/physical trainers of younger categories to improve health control and physical performance planning.

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Physical Fitness and Upper Limb Asymmetry in Young Padel Players: Differences between Genders and Categories

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“…The maximal exercise test protocol consisted of 1 km/h increments every minute until exhaustion was reached, starting at a speed of 7 km/h with a steady 1% gradient. Previously, the participants performed a warm-up for 5 min at a speed of 6 km/h [34].…”

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Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Physical Fitness in Semi-Professional Soccer Players: Differences between Sexes and Playing Position

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Performance in soccer has been associated with specific morphological characteristics. Few studies have simultaneously compared the relationships between physical fitness and body composition in both sexes. This study aimed (i) to analyze the differences in anthropometric parameters, body composition, and physical fitness between sexes and playing position in soccer players and (ii) to determine the relationship among anthropometric and body composition parameters to physical fitness parameters according to sex. A total of 50 soccer players (men: n = 26; women: n = 24), participated in the study. Assessments of nutritional intake, anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness (isometric strength, maximal aerobic capacity, and vertical jump) were carried out. Differences between sexes were observed in all anthropometric and body composition parameters (p < 0.001). There were differences between midfielders and forwards in fat percentage (p < 0.05). Regarding physical condition, differences were found between sexes in all tests performed (p < 0.001). In men soccer players, there were significant correlations between body composition and aerobic capacity (p < 0.05), while in women soccer players, there were correlations with isometric strength tests (p < 0.05). Anthropometry, body composition, and physical fitness differed between sexes. Fat percentages were different among playing positions. There were relationships between anthropometry and body composition with physical fitness. Knowledge of anthropometric and fitness characteristics by playing position and gender in soccer players could help develop specific training programs.

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“…Furthermore, the cardiac demands in table tennis by means of the heart rate (HR) quantification have been previously widely investigated to quantify the physiological demand that players suffer during matches [1,[14][15][16]. Previous studies observed heart rate mean values (HR mean ) of 135-163 beats•min −1 [14] or 136-147 beats•min −1 [15].…”

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“…Table tennis is a worldwide known Olympic sport, with more than 40 million competitive players and about 300 million practitioners around the world [1][2][3]. Due to the large number of practitioners, it is important to know the health status of the table tennis players, especially in amateur category players who usually cannot count on being monitored by qualified personnel in training sessions and competitions [3].…”

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Heart Rate Response, Temporal Structure and the Stroke Technique Distribution in Table Tennis National Category Matches

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Cámara

Yanci

2022

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The aims of this study were to analyze the heart rate response, the game temporal structure (i.e., mean total time of the matches, real playing time, total rest time) and the stroke technique distribution and to describe its relations in the table tennis national category in simulated competitions. A cohort of 60 table tennis male players (22.06 ± 8.32 years) played 30 simulated matches. The obtained results show a mean heart rate (HRmean) of 142.69 ± 14.10 bpm and a peak heart rate (HRpeak) of 167.26 ± 16.51 bpm. Total strokes were 7505, being the 57.88% and 42.12% forehand and backhand strokes, respectively. The most frequent forehand strokes were service (SERV) (33.13%) and forward spin technique (SPIN) (40.75%) stroke types, with the left quadrant of the table away from the net (Z_5) (25%) and right quadrant of the table away from the net (Z_6) (20.72%) being the most frequent ball bouncing placements. Meanwhile, the most frequent backhand strokes were backspin technique (PUSH) (42.74%) and SPIN (31.86%) stroke types, with the intermediate left quadrant of the table (Z_3) (17.21%), Z_5 (31.22%) and Z_6 (18.54%) being the most frequent ball placements. The mean total time of the matches was 15.74 ± 3.82 min, the mean real playing time was 4.14 ± 1.47 min and the total rest time was 11.60 ± 2.67 min. Heart rate variables did not correlate significantly with the different stroke types or the game temporal variables (p > 0.05). However, stroke types and game temporal structure variables were significantly correlated (p < 0.01). This information can be useful to reveal players’ strengths and weaknesses and prepare subsequent training sessions, adapting training sessions to the needs of the athletes.

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Analysis of Specific Physical Fitness in High-Level Table Tennis Players—Sex Differences

Cited by 20 publications

References 48 publications

Physical Fitness and Upper Limb Asymmetry in Young Padel Players: Differences between Genders and Categories

Physical Fitness and Upper Limb Asymmetry in Young Padel Players: Differences between Genders and Categories

Anthropometry, Body Composition, and Physical Fitness in Semi-Professional Soccer Players: Differences between Sexes and Playing Position

Heart Rate Response, Temporal Structure and the Stroke Technique Distribution in Table Tennis National Category Matches

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