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Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) is significantly correlated with lower VO2 max in martial arts athletes, indicating that increased body mass is associated with reduced aerobic capacity.

For martial arts athletes, maintaining a healthy BMI is crucial for maximizing aerobic capacity (VO2 max). If your BMI is high, it may be limiting your endurance. Focus on nutritional periodization and body composition management to improve your VO2 max, which is a key determinant of performance in sports like Karate, Judo, and Kempo.

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a significant correlation was found between the variable body mass index and VO2 max with a value of r-0.474 and a value of sig. (2-tailed) 0.007 < 0.05... This result implies that a rise in BMI will be accompanied by a decrease in VO2 max.
Victor Simanjuntak et al. · International journal of human movement and sports sciences · 2022

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The study uses a small sample size (n=31) and a cross-sectional/ex-post-facto design, limiting causal inference, though the statistical significance is reported.

Source

Analysis of Body Mass Index and Physical Condition of Martial Athletes in West Kalimantan Province: Study towards PON 2021

Victor Simanjuntak et al. · International journal of human movement and sports sciences · 2022

DOI 10.13189/saj.2022.100417

cross_sectional · n=31Cited 7×
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