Physique traits of lightweight rowers and their relationship to competitive success

Gary J Slater; A J Rice; I Mujika; A G Hahn; K Sharpe; David G Jenkins

doi:10.1136/bjsm.2004.015990

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Physique traits of lightweight rowers and their relationship to competitive success

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Physique traits of lightweight rowers and their relationship to competitive success

Gary J Slater, A J Rice, I Mujika, A G Hahn, K Sharpe and David G Jenkins

British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol.39(10), pp.736-741

2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2004.015990

PMCID: PMC1725043

PMID: 16183770

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

Nutrition and Dietetics

anthropometry

performance

weight category

rowing

Objectives: Physique traits and their relationship to competitive success were assessed amongst lightweight rowers competing at the 2003 Australian Rowing Championships. Methods: Full anthropometric profiles were collected from 107 lightweight rowers (n = 65 males, n = 45 females) competing in the Under 23 and Open age categories. Performance assessments were obtained for 66 of these rowers based on results in the single sculls events. The relationship between physique traits and competitive success was then determined. Results: Lower body fat (heat time estimate -8.4 s kg-1, p<0.01), greater total body mass (heat time estimate -4.4 s kg-1, p = 0.03), and muscle mass (heat time estimate -10.2 s kg-1, p<0.01) were associated with faster 2000 m heat times. Conclusions: The more successful lightweight rowers were those who had lower body fat and greater total muscle mass.

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Title: Physique traits of lightweight rowers and their relationship to competitive success
Authors: Gary J Slater (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
A J Rice (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
I Mujika (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
A G Hahn (Author) - Australian Institute of Sport
K Sharpe (Author) - University of Melbourne
David G Jenkins (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol.39(10), pp.736-741
Publisher: B M J Group
Date published: 2005
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.015990
ISSN: 0306-3674
PMID: 16183770; PMC1725043
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449861402621
Output Type: Journal article

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