Hanjabam Barun Sharma1, Jyotsna Kailashiya2. 1. Resident, Department of Physiology, HIMS, SRHU , Dehradun (Current), Sports Medicine Doctor, Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Sports Sciences & Fitness Centre, North-East Regional Centre (NERC), Sports Authority of India (SAI), Imphal, Manipur, India (Previously) . 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India .
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Although gender difference in aerobic capacity is known, the contributing factors have been researched seldom. AIM: To investigate the gender gap and the contribution by percentage Body Fat (BF), Body Mass Index (BMI) and haemoglobin concentration Hb. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted on 30 (17 males, 13 females) training status matched young hockey players. Healthy players who were playing upto national level competition were included. BW (Body Weight), BF, BMI, LBM (Lean Body Mass), rHR (restring Heart Rate), HRR (Heart Rate Recovery), Hb, a/rVO2max (absolute/relative), a/rPWC (Physical Work Capacity) and RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) were measured and analysed. RESULTS: There was significant gender difference in the measured parameters. Difference in a/rVO2max remained significant even after controlling for BF, BMI and Hb. Multiple regression and correlation analysis revealed gender difference in VO2max/LBM was due to: BMI(31.91%)>BF(27.60%)>Hb(9.91%). BMI also significantly contributed 3.66% of VO2max/LBM variance, independent of that by gender. Difference in RMR was mainly related to LBM, BF and BMI. CONCLUSION: The study provided an understanding for gender gap in aerobic capacity. Differences in BMI & BF were one of the main reasons.
INTRODUCTION: Although gender difference in aerobic capacity is known, the contributing factors have been researched seldom. AIM: To investigate the gender gap and the contribution by percentage Body Fat (BF), Body Mass Index (BMI) and haemoglobin concentration Hb. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted on 30 (17 males, 13 females) training status matched young hockey players. Healthy players who were playing upto national level competition were included. BW (Body Weight), BF, BMI, LBM (Lean Body Mass), rHR (restring Heart Rate), HRR (Heart Rate Recovery), Hb, a/rVO2max (absolute/relative), a/rPWC (Physical Work Capacity) and RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) were measured and analysed. RESULTS: There was significant gender difference in the measured parameters. Difference in a/rVO2max remained significant even after controlling for BF, BMI and Hb. Multiple regression and correlation analysis revealed gender difference in VO2max/LBM was due to: BMI(31.91%)>BF(27.60%)>Hb(9.91%). BMI also significantly contributed 3.66% of VO2max/LBM variance, independent of that by gender. Difference in RMR was mainly related to LBM, BF and BMI. CONCLUSION: The study provided an understanding for gender gap in aerobic capacity. Differences in BMI & BF were one of the main reasons.
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Keywords:
Body fat; Body mass index; Male-female gap; Physical work capacity; Resting metabolic rate; VO2max
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