Body composition and lipid profile of regular recreational table tennis participants: a cross-sectional study of older adult men

Naderi, Aynollah; Zagatto, Alessandro Moura; Akbari, Fatemeh; Sakinepoor, Ainollah

doi:10.1007/s11332-017-0422-1

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“…Foot fatigue was defined as a reduced ability of, in this case, the foot muscles to develop the required force during continued contractile activity [20]. The excessive pronation increases the risk of running-related injury, such as medial tibial stress syndrome, due to the accumulation of microtrauma arising from repetitive undue loading of tendons, muscles and bones [19,21,22].…”

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Obesity and foot muscle strength are associated with high dynamic plantar pressure during running

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Obese people are often encouraged to lose body mass by exercise. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of body mass and ankle muscle strength on the dynamic foot-pressure distribution before and after running. Twenty-five normal weight (72.0 ± 5.3 kg), 25 overweight (80.8 ± 5.6 kg) and 25 obese (96.8 ± 6.5 kg) age-and height-matched male recreational runners joined the study. Before and after 30 min running, dynamic foot-pressure distribution during running, and ankle plantarflexor, dorsiflexor, invertor and evertor muscle strength were measured using a foot-scan pressure-plate and isokinetic dynamometer, respectively. Body mass index and percentage fat mass correlated positively to almost all components of foot-pressure distribution; this explantion was extracted from 14% (for toe 1) to 52% (for dynamic arch index) of peak foot pressure and between 21% (for metatarsal 1) to 48% (for midfoot) of the impulse underneath different foot zones. Only plantarflexor muscle strength significantly predicted plantar pressure and impulse underneath the T1, T2-5, midfoot area and the dynamic arch index. After running, plantarflexor and invertor muscle strength predicted from 30% (for metatarsal 2) to 58% (for metatarsal 1) of peak foot-pressure and impulse underneath the different foot zones. Obesity is associated with excessive plantar loading that is aggravated after running by fatigue-related reductions in plantar flexor and invertor muscle strength. To prevent foot pain and injuries related to excessive foot pressures, at the start of the weight control process non-weight bearing rather than weight-bearing exercise is advisable.

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“…More specifically, previous studies reported low blood-lactate concentrations (<2.5 mmol·L −1 ) after a competitive table tennis game [ 19 ], suggesting that work–rest ratio is sufficiently balanced to avoid glycogen depletion and reaching the sensation of discomfort accompanying muscle fatigue [ 24 , 25 ]. Because of these particular physical demands, table tennis appears to contribute to maintaining a healthy body composition (i.e., appropriate amount of body fat, lean muscle mass, and bone health) among regular adult practitioners [ 26 ]. While there are no data available on children, it can be expected that regular table tennis practice twice a week constitutes an enjoyable activity that would contribute considerably to satisfying the recommended level of moderate to vigorous physical activity in children [ 17 ].…”

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Benefits of Regular Table Tennis Practice in Body Composition and Physical Fitness Compared to Physically Active Children Aged 10–11 Years

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The aim of this study was to identify the differences in body composition and physical fitness between children who played table tennis regularly during a two-year period compared to physically active children who were not engaged in a regular activity. Three hundred seventy-four children aged 10 to 11 years were divided into two groups: table tennis players (n = 109 boys and 73 girls) and physically active group (n = 88 boys and 104 girls). Anthropometric analysis included body mass index, skinfolds, perimeters and bone diameters. Somatotype and body composition were determined according to age-specific equations. Physical fitness assessment included hand grip dynamometry (strength), sit-and-reach test (range of movement) and maximal multistage 20 m shuttle run test (cardiovascular fitness). The result show that children who regularly played table tennis had greater bone development and superior physical fitness compared to those who were physically active but not engaged in a regular physical activity. This is the largest study to date presenting data about the potential of table tennis to benefit health in children. These results constitute an important first step in clarifying the effectiveness of table tennis as a health-promotion strategy to encourage children to undertake regular physical activity and limit sedentary behavior.

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“…Various studies have highlighted the benefits of playing table tennis as a form of recreation and leisure, such as improving hand-eye coordination [ 1 ], improving balance, coordination, brain stimulation and development of cognitive functions [ 2 ], development of body build, and improving fat distribution [ 3 ]. Furthermore, as a sport practiced by professional players, table tennis is extremely demanding.…”

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Gender Differences in Kinematic Parameters of Topspin Forehand and Backhand in Table Tennis

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Winiarski

Lanzoni

2020

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Background: The identification of gender differences in kinematics and coordination of movement in different body segments in sports may improve the training process by emphasizing the necessity of its differentiation, and consequently individualization, developing, and improving the technique in women and men. Indicating differences can also help in determining the risk of injury in order to prevent from them by diversifying training programs. However, there is no information regarding this problem in the existing literature pertaining to table tennis. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate the differences in the values of selected angular and kinematic parameters during topspin forehand and topspin backhand shots between male and female table tennis players. Methods: Six male and six female advanced table tennis players performed topspin forehand and topspin backhand shots, both receiving a backspin ball. The angular parameters in four events (ready position, backswing, maximum acceleration, and forward) at chosen joints as well as the maximal acceleration of the playing hand were measured, using the myoMotion system, and were compared between male and female players. Results: Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were found in the magnitude of angular parameters and maximum hand acceleration between men and women. The movement pattern of topspin strokes performed by men takes into account, more than that in the case of women, movements that use large muscle groups and large joints (hip joints, trunk joints, shoulder joints in extension, and flexion). The difference in the values of maximal acceleration reached almost 50 m/s2 in topspin forehand (p < 0.01) and 20 m/s2 in backhand (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Differentiation of movement patterns can be a manifestation of movement optimization due to anthropological differences and limitations. The differences in the values of maximal acceleration suggest that women could use both sides to perform a topspin attack against the backspin ball, while men should seek opportunities to make a stronger shot with a forehand topspin.

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Body composition and lipid profile of regular recreational table tennis participants: a cross-sectional study of older adult men

Cited by 15 publications

References 55 publications

Obesity and foot muscle strength are associated with high dynamic plantar pressure during running

Obesity and foot muscle strength are associated with high dynamic plantar pressure during running

Benefits of Regular Table Tennis Practice in Body Composition and Physical Fitness Compared to Physically Active Children Aged 10–11 Years

Gender Differences in Kinematic Parameters of Topspin Forehand and Backhand in Table Tennis

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