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Sex Differences in Anthropometric and Physiological Profiles of Hungarian Rowers of Different Ages

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  • Robert Podstawski

    (Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Borysławski

    (Institute of Health, Angelus Silesius State University, 58-300 Wałbrzych, Poland)

  • Zsolt Bálint Katona

    (Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Zoltan Alföldi

    (Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Michał Boraczyński

    (Department of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki

    (Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Piotr Gronek

    (Laboratory of Healthy Aging, Department of Dance, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine sexual differentiation in the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Hungarian rowers in different age categories. These characteristics were measured for 15–16-year-old juniors (55 men and 36 women), 17–18-year-old older juniors (52 men and 26 women), and 19–22-year-old seniors (23 men and 8 women). The degree of sexual dimorphism was expressed in units of measurement as percentages and the dimorphism index. In all age categories, females had significantly higher body fat indices. Body fat percentage was determined by electrical impedance and by the Pařízková formula, BMI, and skinfold thicknesses. Males had significantly higher body mass, body height, skeletal muscle mass, sitting height, arm span, lower limb length, and body surface area. Males also scored significantly higher values for the following physiological characteristics: peak power, relative peak power, ErVO 2max , jump height, speed max, force max, and relative maximal power. Analysis of anthropometric and physiological characteristics in Hungarian rowers revealed that sexual dimorphism tended to increase with age, regardless of whether it was expressed in units of measurement, percentages, or dimorphism index values. The age-related increase in the sexual dimorphism of Hungarian rowers suggests that training methods should be carefully selected to accommodate the needs of various age and gender groups.

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  • Robert Podstawski & Krzysztof Borysławski & Zsolt Bálint Katona & Zoltan Alföldi & Michał Boraczyński & Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki & Piotr Gronek, 2022. "Sex Differences in Anthropometric and Physiological Profiles of Hungarian Rowers of Different Ages," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:8115-:d:854249
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    1. Alfonso Penichet-Tomas & Basilio Pueo & Sergio Selles-Perez & Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo, 2021. "Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Profile in Male and Female Traditional Rowers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-11, July.
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