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

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/...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-12, Vol.19 (23), p.16116
Main Authors: Leszczak, Justyna, Czenczek-Lewandowska, Ewelina, Wyszyńska, Justyna, Podgórska-Bednarz, Justyna, Weres, Aneta, Baran, Rafał, Niewczas, Marta, Pop, Teresa, Baran, Joanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age
Athletes
Athletic Performance
Body composition
Body mass
Body mass index
Body Weight
Brazil - epidemiology
Center of pressure
Chronic illnesses
Classification
Disease
Gravity
Humans
Informed consent
Martial Arts
Musculoskeletal system
Nervous system
Neurological disorders
Physical fitness
Posture
Underweight
Young Adult
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph192316116