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Physiological Profile, Metabolic Response and Temporal Structure in Elite Individual Table Tennis: Differences According to Gender

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  • Francisco Pradas

    (ENFYRED Research Group, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Zaragoza, 22001 Huesca, Spain)

  • Ana de la Torre

    (ENFYRED Research Group, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Zaragoza, 22001 Huesca, Spain)

  • Carlos Castellar

    (ENFYRED Research Group, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Zaragoza, 22001 Huesca, Spain)

  • Víctor Toro-Román

    (School of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

No research that has analyzed the structural characteristics, physiological profile, and energy demands in the game of table tennis as played by women is available. The present study aimed to evaluate the physiological, metabolic, and temporal variables of table tennis players and to observe gender differences. Forty-eight elite table tennis players participated in this study: 24 men (25.3 ± 4.07 years) and 24 women (22.3 ± 3.8 years). During simulated competition, temporal structure, heart rate (HR), and lactate (LA) were evaluated. The maximum ergospirometric evaluations were performed in a laboratory. The total table tennis (TT) time and the total resting time (TRT) were longer for men ( p < 0.05), but game density was higher for women ( p < 0.05). During rallies, the real playing time (RPT) was longer for women, while the TRT was longer for men ( p < 0.05). The maximum HR, minimum HR, and maximum LA concentrations were higher for men ( p < 0.05). The obtained data reveal gender differences in the physiological, metabolic, structural, and temporal variables in table tennis players. The analysis of the studied variables could allow training sessions to be planned and organized according to table tennis players’ gender.

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  • Francisco Pradas & Ana de la Torre & Carlos Castellar & Víctor Toro-Román, 2021. "Physiological Profile, Metabolic Response and Temporal Structure in Elite Individual Table Tennis: Differences According to Gender," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:22:p:11898-:d:678015
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    1. Francisco Pradas & Ignacio Ara & Víctor Toro & Javier Courel-Ibáñez, 2021. "Benefits of Regular Table Tennis Practice in Body Composition and Physical Fitness Compared to Physically Active Children Aged 10–11 Years," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-11, March.
    2. Jon Mikel Picabea & Jesús Cámara & Javier Yanci, 2021. "Physical Fitness Profiling of National Category Table Tennis Players: Implication for Health and Performance," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-12, September.
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    1. Francisco Pradas & Víctor Toro-Román & Ana de la Torre & Alejandro Moreno-Azze & Juan Francisco Gutiérrez-Betancur & Miguel Ángel Ortega-Zayas, 2022. "Analysis of Specific Physical Fitness in High-Level Table Tennis Players—Sex Differences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(9), pages 1-11, April.
    2. Jon Mikel Picabea & Jesús Cámara & Javier Yanci, 2022. "Heart Rate Response, Temporal Structure and the Stroke Technique Distribution in Table Tennis National Category Matches," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-13, December.
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