TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Comparative study of aerobic performance between football and judo groups in prepubertal boys
JO  - Asian journal of sports medicine
A1  - Triki, Moez
A1  - Rebai, Haithem
A1  - Shamssain, Mohammed
A1  - Masmoudi, Kaouthar
A1  - Fellmann, Nicole
A1  - Zouari, Hela
A1  - Zouari, Nouri
A1  - Tabka, Zouhair
SP  - 165
EP  - 174
VL  - 4
IS  - 3
N2  - PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the impact of the practice of football (soccer) and judo on lung function and aerobic performance of prepubertal boys. <br><br>METHODS: A total of ninety six prepubertal boys were studied. They assessed a measure of body composition using the skin folds method. They performed lung plethysmography at rest, followed by an incremental exercise test. <br><br>RESULTS: There was no significant difference in baseline spirometry between all groups (P>0.05). The maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max] and the VO2 at the ventilatory threshold [VT] were similar between all groups (P>0.05). The maximal minute ventilation [VEmax] of judokas was significantly higher than footballers (P<0.01) and similar at the [VT]. The Heart rate [HR] at [VT] of footballers and judokas was similar and significantly higher than control group (P<0.01). VO2max was significantly related to LM and negatively associated with FM. At the [VT] there was a significant relationship between P[VT] and LM and mainly with VE to VO2 [VT], P[VT] and HR[VT] in all groups. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Training in football and judo does not affect lung volumes and capacities, VO2max and VO2 at the [VT].<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2008-000X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -