2023, Volume 19, Issue 1
The relationship between body composition before a sports fight and the technical and tactical performance of kickboxing athletes
Marta Niewczas1, Wojciech Wąsacz2, Tadeusz Ambroży2, Katarzyna Kucia2, Łukasz Rydzik2
1College of Medical Sciences, Institute of Physical Culture Studies, Institute of Physical Culture Studies, Rzeszów, Poland
2Institute of Sport Science, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
Author for correspondence: Łukasz Rydzik; Institute of Sport Science, University of Physical Education in Krakow, Kraków, Poland; email: lukasz.rydzik@awf.krakow.pl
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Abstract
Background & Study Aim: Combat sports determined by weight categories require specialized analysis of the body composition of athletes. The purpose of this study is both to broaden knowledge about the overall and segmental body components of kickboxing athletes immediately before a sport fight, and that relationship of this indicators with technical-tactical performance.
Material & Methods: The body composition of 30 athletes of kickboxing at a high sport level was studied by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), using the "InBody 770" analyser. Simulated sparring sessions were carried out by recording with a specialized camera. On the basis of retrospective analysis, technical-tactical indices were calculated, then evaluating their relationship with body composition. The Statistica 13.3 package was used to process the results of the study.
Results: The body composition of the subjects, both globally and segmentally, was characterized by the correct value of individual components. In relation to individual cases, it is recommended to strive for fat reduction (n = 8; x̃ = −4.56). There were statistically significant negative correlations between indicators of technical-tactical training and traits describing body fat (BFM, PBF) and body mass indicators (BM, BMI) at the level of near-complete, very high and high correlation (r = −0.57 to −0.96; p<0.001).
Conclusions: The obtained normal results in the body composition of the subjects are evidence of proper diet and implementation of the training process. Lower values of indicators characterizing body fat (BFM, PBF) and height and weight characteristics (BM and BMI) of kickboxers' body composition are conducive to optimizing technical-tactical performance. The results of the study provide insightful diagnosis and interpretation of kickboxers' body composition profile. Individual assessment and analysis of body components, their relationship to technical-tactical training, along with the distribution of research protocols with recommendations can individualize the training process and reduce the risk of abnormalities in the body composition of kickboxing athletes. This indicates the usefulness of these methods in combat sports, promoting a broadly understood optimization of the quality of the training process.
Key words: attack effectiveness, combat sports, simulated sparring, attack activity
