Evaluation of the Body Composition and Selected Physiological Variables of the Skin Surface Depending on Technical and Tactical Skills of Kickboxing Athletes in K1 Style

Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Zbigniew Obmiński, Wiesław Błach and Ibrahim Ouergui
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Łukasz Rydzik: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Tadeusz Ambroży: Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Zbigniew Obmiński: Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Sport-National Research Institute, 01-982 Warsaw, Poland
Wiesław Błach: Faculty of Physical Education & Sport, University School of Physical Education, 51-612 Wroclaw, Poland
Ibrahim Ouergui: High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba 8189, Tunisia

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 21, 1-15

Abstract: Background: Kickboxing is a combat sport with high demands on fitness and coordination skills. Scientific research shows that kickboxing fights induce substantial physiological stress. Therefore, it is important to determine the body composition of athletes before competitions and to analyze the skin temperature and skin pH during the fight. Methods: This study aimed to determine the body composition, skin temperature, and skin pH in kickboxers during a fight according to K1 rules. A total of 24 kickboxers (age range: 19 to 28 years) competing in a local K1 kickboxing league participated in the present study. Results: Changes in skin temperature and pH were observed and significant correlations were found between body composition and weight category. Conclusions: Changes in skin temperature and pH were demonstrated after each round of the bout. Level of body fat and muscle tissue significantly correlates with technical-tactical skills of the K1 athletes studied.

Keywords: skin temperature; skin pH; kickboxing contest; body composition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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