REGULI, Zdenko, Martina BERNACIKOVÁ and Michal KUMSTÁT. Anthropometric Characteristics and Body Composition in Aikido Practitioners. International Journal of Morphology. TEMUCO: SOC CHILENA ANATOMIA, 2016, vol. 34, No 2, p. 417-423. ISSN 0717-9502.
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Original name Anthropometric Characteristics and Body Composition in Aikido Practitioners
Authors REGULI, Zdenko (703 Slovakia, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Martina BERNACIKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Michal KUMSTÁT (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution).
Edition International Journal of Morphology, TEMUCO, SOC CHILENA ANATOMIA, 2016, 0717-9502.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study Sport and leisure time activities
Country of publisher Chile
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor Impact factor: 0.255
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14510/16:00090743
Organization unit Faculty of Sports Studies
UT WoS 000379751100001
Keywords in English Matiegka; Bioimpedance; Martial arts; Body mass
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Tags International impact, Reviewed
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Abstract
Although aikido is a non-competitive martial art, it is recognised by SportAccord as worldwide practiced combat sport. There is a lack of scientific research in aikido and the influence of aikido practice on the human body is not known. This is the first study that presents anthropometric characteristics and body composition data in aikido practitioners. 33 adult male aikido athletes (age 36.5 +/- 9.6 years, height 178 +/- 8 cm, weight 81.2 +/- 10.1 kg) were measured. All subjects were divided from beginner to intermediate and advanced group, and were recruited from the Czech Aikido Federation which is officially recognised by the centre of aikido in Japan. As main methods, bio impedance and skinfold measurements were realized. In aikido, body composition does not play an important role compared to other martial arts. Average values are similar to reference of non-athlete population (BMI 25.6 +/- 2.7 kg/m, BF 17.18 +/- 5.18 %, FFM 65.71 +/- 7.69 kg, BSA 1.98 +/- 0.15 m(2)). Even though, aikido has positive effects on body composition, it does not have a high impact. Thus, aikido players should also gain benefits from other aspects of martial arts.
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