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Effects of original physical training program on changes in body composition, upper limb peak power and aerobic performance of a mixed martial arts fighter

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the original 11-week physical training program on the body composition, upper limb power and aerobic performance of a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Methods: The study was carried out on an MMA middle-weight fighter. Before and after the workout which was spec...

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Published in:Medicina Sportiva 2014, Vol.18 (2), p.78
Main Authors: Tota, Lukasz, Drwal, Tomasz, Maciejczyk, Marcin, Szygula, Zbigniew, Pilch, Wanda, Palka, Tomasz, Lech, Grzegorz
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Objective: To evaluate the effect of the original 11-week physical training program on the body composition, upper limb power and aerobic performance of a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Methods: The study was carried out on an MMA middle-weight fighter. Before and after the workout which was specifically designed for this sport, body composition was assessed using bioelectrical impedance. Further evaluated were peak power (PP) of the upper limbs (Wingate Test for upper limbs) and aerobic performance (treadmill graded test). In the graded test, maximal oxygen consumption (V[O.sub.2]max) and the second ventilatory threshold (VT2) were determined. The utilized training methods were analyzed according to type of physical training preparation (comprehensive, targeted and special) due to their intensity and energy system (aerobic, anaerobic, mixed). Results: After completing the training program, fat mass decreased in the fighter by 1.4 kg, while lean body mass increased by 1.5 kg. Improvement was noted in PP (7.8 vs. 8,1 Wx[kg.sup.-1]) and V[O.sub.2]max (57.1 vs. 58.4 mlx[kg.sup.-1]). Starting speed and speed endurance improved as well: time of PP attainment reduced by 0.91 seconds, while the time of maintaining PP was extended by 1 second. Conclusions: The developed and implemented physical training program resulted in beneficial changes in the fighter's body composition. After the training period, an improvement in peak power of the upper limbs, aerobic performance and effectiveness of lactate elimination from the blood were noted. Physiological measurements have confirmed the effectiveness of applied training method. Key words: peak power, maximal oxygen consumption, mixed martial arts, physical training
ISSN:1429-0022
DOI:10.5604/17342260.1110317