| Body composition and performance in shot put athletes at preseason and at competition. | |
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PMID: 20861531 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between fat-free mass and shot put performance at the beginning of the winter preparation cycle and at the first peak of the season (12 wk later) in well-trained shot-putters using the rotational style. METHODS: Eight national-level shot put athletes followed their individual training programs for a period of 12 wk aiming at the national indoor championship. Shot put performance with the rotational style as well as from the power position was determined before and after this 12 wk period. Body composition was determined before and after the training period with dual x-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS: Shot put from the power position was increased by 3% (P = .03) while shot put with the rotational style was increased by 6.5% (P < .01). Fat-free mass, body fat and bone mineral density were not altered after the training period. The correlation coefficient between fat-free mass and shot put performance from the power position was significant (r = .76 preseason vs r = .66, competition; P < .05). The correlation coefficient between fat-free mass and shot put performance with the rotational style was significant at the beginning of the training period (r = .70, P < .05) but it was decreased to moderate and nonsignificant levels at competition (r = .55, ns). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the increase of fat-free mass might not be the most essential element for competition when the rotational shot put style is involved. |
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Authors:
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Thomas Kyriazis; Gerasimos Terzis; Giorgos Karampatsos; Stavros Kavouras; Giorgos Georgiadis |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of sports physiology and performance Volume: 5 ISSN: 1555-0265 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-23 Completed Date: 2010-12-16 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101276430 Medline TA: Int J Sports Physiol Perform Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 417-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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Athletics Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. |
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Absorptiometry, Photon Adult Athletic Performance / physiology* Body Composition* Competitive Behavior / physiology Greece Humans Male Muscle Strength / physiology* Track and Field / physiology* |
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