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Differences in Body Balance According to Body Mass Classification among Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes

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  • Justyna Leszczak

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Justyna Wyszyńska

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Aneta Weres

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Rafał Baran

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Marta Niewczas

    (Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Teresa Pop

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

  • Joanna Baran

    (Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of University of Rzeszow, ul. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland)

Abstract

Background: Body weight is an important aspect in the development of components of physical fitness that can affect athletic performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in body balance of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athletes according to body mass classification: underweight/normal weight (UW/NW); overweight/obese (OW/OB). Material and Methods: The study was conducted among 69 BJJ athletes (age 23.26 ± 3.53) and 93 non-practicing adults (age 21.73 ± 2.32). This study was based on a quantitative assessment of body balance on the Zebris PDM platform during two tests, i.e., with eyes open and closed. Results: The total path of the center of pressure (COP TTL) was significantly higher in participants with UW/NW compared to those with OW/OB, both in participants from the study group and control group ( p < 0.001). COP TTL was significantly lower in UW/NW BJJ athletes than in participants in the control group with the same BMI category (987.4 mm vs. 1238.5 mm and 1080.59 mm vs. 1280.70 mm, respectively) ( p < 0.001). Conclusions. BJJ training is associated with a better balance in terms of COP TTL in the case of people with normal or underweight. The presence of excess body weight has a positive effect on lower COP TTL values in both practicing and non-practicing people.

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  • Justyna Leszczak & Ewelina Czenczek-Lewandowska & Justyna Wyszyńska & Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz & Aneta Weres & Rafał Baran & Marta Niewczas & Teresa Pop & Joanna Baran, 2022. "Differences in Body Balance According to Body Mass Classification among Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:16116-:d:991131
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    1. Wenfei Zhu & Yunfeng Li & Bingqi Wang & Chenxi Zhao & Tongzhou Wu & Tao Liu & Fangjun Sun, 2021. "Objectively Measured Physical Activity Is Associated with Static Balance in Young Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-11, October.
    2. Wojciech Rusek & Marzena Adamczyk & Joanna Baran & Justyna Leszczak & Grzegorz Inglot & Rafał Baran & Teresa Pop, 2021. "Is There a Link between Balance and Body Mass Composition in Children and Adolescents?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-13, October.
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