The relationship between lower-limb body composition with isokinetic performance in futsal players: Body composition and performance in futsal players

Authors

  • Carlos L. F. Machado Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil - contatoprofessorcarlosmachado@gmail.com
  • Fábio Y. Nakamura Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Maia (ISMAI), Maia, Portugal
  • Clarissa M. Brusco Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research, School of Exercise and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup, Australia
  • Marcos X. Andrade Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
  • Rodrigo Carlet Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
  • Rogério C. Voser Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
  • Ronei S. Pinto Exercise Research Laboratory - School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v16i3.285

Keywords:

Indoor soccer, Indoor football, Team sports, Muscle strength, Peak torque, Muscle imbalance

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Optimal neuromuscular performance is essential for futsal athletes and it has been linked to body composition.

AIM: The present study aimed to verify the relationship between absolute (total amount; kg) and relative (percentage; %) lower-limb and thigh lean and fat mass with isometric and dynamic maximal strength in professional futsal players.

METHOD: Sixteen male elite futsal athletes participated in this study. Unilateral lower-limb and thigh lean and fat mass were evaluated using DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) and strength performance using unilateral isokinetic concentric-eccentric knee extension (KE) and flexion (KF) peak torque (PT), KE and KF isometric PT at 30° and 70°, and hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratios (H:Q).

RESULTS: Unilateral lower-limb lean mass amount showed a significant positive correlation with concentric and isometric KE PT (60°/s: r=0.58; 30°: r=0.55; 70°: r=0.65), and with concentric (60°/s: r=0.61), eccentric (60°/s: r=0.67) and isometric (30°:r=0.79; 70°: r=0.70) KF PT. No significant relationship between lower-limb lean and fat mass percentage with isokinetic performance was verified. Thigh lean mass amount had a significant positive correlation with concentric and isometric KE PT (60°/s:r=0.52; 30°: r=0.51; 70°: r=0.84) and also with concentric (60°/s: r=0.75) and eccentric KF PT (60°/s:r=0.54), while thigh fat mass amount was only associated with eccentric KF PT (r=0.54). No significant correlation between lower-limb and thigh body composition with H:Q ratios was observed.

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, contrary to the relative (%) values, absolute (kg) lower-limb and thigh fat and lean mass present a significant correlation with dynamic and isometric KE and KF performance in futsal players.

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Published

2022-09-01

How to Cite

Machado, C. L. F., Nakamura, F. Y., Brusco, C. M., Andrade, M. X., Carlet, R., Voser, R. C., & Pinto, R. S. (2022). The relationship between lower-limb body composition with isokinetic performance in futsal players: Body composition and performance in futsal players. Brazilian Journal of Motor Behavior, 16(3), 304–314. https://doi.org/10.20338/bjmb.v16i3.285

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