Abstract
Judo practice may not be critical to gain strength and flexibility in young
This study aimed to verify and compare the levels of flexibility and hand-grip strength (HGS) of young judo athletes and non-athletes. 69 volunteers, of both sexes, aged between 10 and 13 years old, being 9 judo athletes and 60 no athletes. Flexibility was measured using the sit and reach test (Wells Bench), and the HGS was by an analogic dynamometer (JAMAR®). The results of HGS (athletes = 26.2 ± 4.64 kg/f; non-athletes = 23.03 ± 6.07 kg/f) and flexibility (athletes = 28.50 ± 6.46 cm; non-athletes = 24.29 ± 6.86 cm) did not show significant differences between the groups. Therefore, we conclude that young athletes of Judo have the same level of HGS and flexibility than non-athletes.
This study aimed to verify and compare the levels of flexibility and hand-grip strength (HGS) of young judo athletes and non-athletes. 69 volunteers, of both sexes, aged between 10 and 13 years old, being 9 judo athletes and 60 no athletes. Flexibility was measured using the sit and reach test (Wells Bench), and the HGS was by an analogic dynamometer (JAMAR®). The results of HGS (athletes = 26.2 ± 4.64 kg/f; non-athletes = 23.03 ± 6.07 kg/f) and flexibility (athletes = 28.50 ± 6.46 cm; non-athletes = 24.29 ± 6.86 cm) did not show significant differences between the groups. Therefore, we conclude that young athletes of Judo have the same level of HGS and flexibility than non-athletes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-282 |
Journal | Revista Brasileira de Prescrição e Fisiologia do Exercício |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 53 |
State | Published - Jan 4 2016 |
Keywords
- sport
- hand-grip
- strength
- flexibility