Body composition, somatotype, and physical fitness of mixed martial arts athletes

Marinho, Bruno Ferreira; Follmer, Bruno; Esteves, João Victor Del Conti; Andreato, Leonardo Vidal

doi:10.1007/s11332-016-0270-4

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“…Height ranged from 170 [25] to 189 cm [9], and weight from 76.8 ± 9.4 to 90.2 kg [11]. Body mass index (BMI)—weight/height 2 —had values between 26 ± 3.3 [26] and 34.3 [22]. Body fat percentage (BF) of MMA athletes ranged from 8.5% [11] to 14.9 ± 7.2% [23].…”

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“…Body fat percentage (BF) of MMA athletes ranged from 8.5% [11] to 14.9 ± 7.2% [23]. Various methods for measuring BF were used, such as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) [27,28], air displacement plethysmography [23], bioimpendance [22], and skin fold thickness [11,25,26,29,30], with the last being the most popular. It is worth emphasizing that the methods and the protocols used in order to calculate BF in MMA athletes were not the same; therefore, comparisons between athletes of different studies should be made with caution.…”

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“…The strength of each subject was measured by various methods. The most popular among them was the one repetition maximal (1RM) bench press exercise [10,25,26,29] executed with a free barbell. Only one study used a Keiser pneumatic resistance strength machine [28] (Table 2).…”

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“…Only one study used a Keiser pneumatic resistance strength machine [28] (Table 2). The 1RM squat exercise [10,26,29,30] was also used. It is worth noting that the authors used different depths in testing the 1RM squat exercise.…”

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Anthropometric and Physiological Profile of Mixed Martial Art Athletes: A Brief Review

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Nikolaidis²,

Rosemann

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The aim of this review was to analyze the existing knowledge of the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of MMA (mixed martial arts). A computerized search was performed in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases for English-language, peer-reviewed investigations using the term “mixed martial arts” or “MMA” alone and in combination with “physiological characteristics”, “physiological profile”, “body composition”, “strength”, “power”, “endurance”, “aerobic”, and “anaerobic”. The main findings of this review suggested an overall profile of low body fat, high flexibility, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and anaerobic power, and average cardiovascular endurance. Nevertheless, no differences in anthropometric and physiological characteristics by performance level of the athletes were observed. Based on the studies analyzed in this review, several limitations were reported. First, the subjects in each paper were limited in number, as is MMA literature itself, and it is impossible to make a generalization regarding the anthropometric and physiological profile for male athletes. Second, no studies included female MMA athletes; therefore, there was no evidence for what their profiles might be. Last, the majority of the above-mentioned studies used different tests, or the same tests with different protocols, and as a result, it is difficult to compare their results. The similarity observed between the levels of the athletes might be a result of the different tests and protocols used by the researchers or might be evidence that the anthropometric and physiological profile of an MMA athlete did not vary among high-level athletes. Considering the increasing number of those engaging in MMA training and sport events, the findings of the present study provided strength and conditioning trainers working with MMA athletes a valuable tool for monitoring training and performance.

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Anthropometric and Physiological Profile of Mixed Martial Art Athletes: A Brief Review

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“…Research on physical fitness was also carried out on the elderly (Bullo, 2015). Evaluation of physical fitness has also been done to athletes at both senior and junior levels (Marinho, 2016).…”

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Evaluation of Physical Fitness for Students with Mentally impaired Aged 10-12 years in Poso Regency, Sulawesi Tengah Province, Indonesia

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Rahayu

Soegiyanto

et al. 2019

IJMMU

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The ability of mentally retarded children with children in general is different, both in terms of the recipient stimulates and concentrates on the problem or activity carried out so that in giving a response has a difference, therefore there needs to be differences in special treatment or service. This study aims to determine the level of physical fitness of mentally impaired students aged 10-12 years in Poso District, Indonesia.The research design used was quantitative descriptive research. Sample in this study were 15 mentally impaired students aged 10-12 years. The test used to determine Physical Fitness uses the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test which consists of 1.) Running 50 meters, 2) Pull Up, 3.) Sit Up, 4.) Vertical Jump, 5) Run 600 meters. Data obtained from the test results were analyzed using descriptive analysis such as mean, standard deviation and percentage (%)Physical Fitness Tests for Mentally Impairedmale students are obtained by students who are in the very good category 0%, good 0%, moderate 50%, less 37.5%, very less 12.5%. While Mentally Impairedfemale students are obtained very good 0%, good 0%, moderate 28.57%, less category 57.15%, very less category 14.28%. The overall summary of the physical fitness level of the students is in the very good category 0%, good 0%, medium 40% less 46.67%, very less 13.33%. From these results it is known that Physical Fitness for students with Mentally Impaired Students aged 10-12 years old is included in the less category. So it is recommended that there be special treatment and instruments for physical fitness tests in Mentally Impaired Students

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Anthropometric and physical profiles of Tunisian kyokushinkai competitors

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Body composition, somatotype, and physical fitness of mixed martial arts athletes

Cited by 34 publications

References 27 publications

Anthropometric and Physiological Profile of Mixed Martial Art Athletes: A Brief Review

Anthropometric and Physiological Profile of Mixed Martial Art Athletes: A Brief Review

Evaluation of Physical Fitness for Students with Mentally impaired Aged 10-12 years in Poso Regency, Sulawesi Tengah Province, Indonesia

Anthropometric and physical profiles of Tunisian kyokushinkai competitors

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