MORPHO-FUNCTIONAL PROFILE OF BOXERS AT THE STAGE OF SPECIALIZED BASIC TRAINING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2221-1217-2025-2-07Keywords:
anthropometry, boxers, bioimpedance analysis, body mass index, body compositionAbstract
The optimal morpho-functional profile is crucial for identifying and developing athletes who possess the best physical prerequisites for success in elite sports. The aim of this study is to analyze the morpho-functional indicators of boxers at the stage of specialized basic training. The research methods included analysis and synthesis of data from scientific and methodological literature, anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis, as well as methods of mathematical statistics. The objectives of the study were to conduct anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis of boxers at the stage of specialized basic training and to calculate body composition using both the estimation method and bioimpedance analysis. The study analyzed the body composition of 15–16-year-old boxers. Bioimpedance analysis showed that, with an average height of 166.45–173.49 cm and average body weight of 59.93–64.63 kg, the boxers’ body mass index was within the normal range (19.3–22.17 kg/m²). The percentage of skeletal muscle was 34.88– 35.86%, while body fat ranged from 9.97% to 14.7%, which corresponds to age norms. Basal metabolic rate (1553.17–1652 kcal/day) met physiological standards for adolescents with a high level of physical activity, and the visceral fat level (2.50–2.93) was within the age norm. Anthropometric assessment showed that the boxers had a relatively high muscle component (34.0–35.1% of body mass), optimal bone mass (15.1– 15.3%), and a comparatively low-fat component (12.9–13.7%). The analysis of morpho-functional indicators in 15–16-year-old boxers at the stage of specialized basic training revealed that their anthropometric and bioimpedance parameters correspond to the recommended standards for contact sports.
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