Abstract
A large body size and mass are advantages in rugby. The
desire to gain weight can bring players to become overweight or obese.
This can worsen their thermoregulation and health risks. The aim was
to evaluate anthropometric characteristics and to determine the effect of
additional body fat percentage on sweat loss during play-match in male
rugby players. Nineteen qualified male rugby players were tested during
play-match. The age, height, body mass, body mass index (BMI) and body
fat percent of participants were: 29 ± 6 years, 183 ± 7 cm, 96.86 ± 12.88 kg,
29.07 ± 3.90 kg/m2, 20.52 ± 5.64%, respectively. The skin fold thickness
measurement was used to assess body fat percent. Body mass loss
was detected by weighting. The mean BMI was 26.18 ± 2.37 (kg/m2)
and the body fat 15.87 ± 3.97% in backs. Forwards were significantly
heavier and had BMI 31.18 ± 3.44 (kg/m2) (p = 0.002) and the body fat
23.91 ± 4.02% (p < 0.001). The mean body mass decrease in the playmatch was 1.83 ± 0.84%. The mean sweating intensity was 2.24 ± 1.07 l/h,
but individual varied among players in very wide range (1.12–6.16 l/h).
Relationships between the body fat percentage and sweating intensity was
not determined (p > 0.05). Recommendation is to increase the volume of
regular strength training, to correct the diet and liquid consumption.
desire to gain weight can bring players to become overweight or obese.
This can worsen their thermoregulation and health risks. The aim was
to evaluate anthropometric characteristics and to determine the effect of
additional body fat percentage on sweat loss during play-match in male
rugby players. Nineteen qualified male rugby players were tested during
play-match. The age, height, body mass, body mass index (BMI) and body
fat percent of participants were: 29 ± 6 years, 183 ± 7 cm, 96.86 ± 12.88 kg,
29.07 ± 3.90 kg/m2, 20.52 ± 5.64%, respectively. The skin fold thickness
measurement was used to assess body fat percent. Body mass loss
was detected by weighting. The mean BMI was 26.18 ± 2.37 (kg/m2)
and the body fat 15.87 ± 3.97% in backs. Forwards were significantly
heavier and had BMI 31.18 ± 3.44 (kg/m2) (p = 0.002) and the body fat
23.91 ± 4.02% (p < 0.001). The mean body mass decrease in the playmatch was 1.83 ± 0.84%. The mean sweating intensity was 2.24 ± 1.07 l/h,
but individual varied among players in very wide range (1.12–6.16 l/h).
Relationships between the body fat percentage and sweating intensity was
not determined (p > 0.05). Recommendation is to increase the volume of
regular strength training, to correct the diet and liquid consumption.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | 7th International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference Society, Health, Welfare |
| Editors | U. Berkis, L. Vilka |
| Publisher | EDP Sciences |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Volume | 68 (2019) |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-2-7598-9081-1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 7th International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference "Society. Health. Welfare": Contemporary Social Dynamics and Welfare: Urban and Rural Development Perspectives - Riga, Latvia Duration: 10 Oct 2018 → 12 Oct 2018 Conference number: 7 http://www.blocket.lv/sites/default/files/2020-02/RSU_7th%20International%20conference_abstracts_2018.pdf |
Publication series
| Name | SHS Web of Conferences |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Print) | 2261-2424 |
Conference
| Conference | 7th International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference "Society. Health. Welfare" |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| Period | 10/10/18 → 12/10/18 |
| Internet address |
Keywords*
- Dehydration
- Health risks prevention
- Overweight
- Performance
- Sport
Field of Science*
- 3.3 Health sciences
- 3.1 Basic medicine
Publication Type*
- 3.1. Articles or chapters in proceedings/scientific books indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database
