Investigating how body mass index affects the physical performance in elite male handball players: insights for training improvement
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The aim of this study was to analyze and compare whether body mass index (BMI) is related to the physical performance abilities of elite male handball players. In this case, the physical performance that was analyzed was power and agility. Data were collected from male handball players Semarang City who participated in top-level handball competitions (N: 14, age: 23.6 years, body mass: 67.7 kg, height: 173.5 cm, BMI: 22.9 kg/m2). The physical parameters analyzed were BMI, power, and agility. Pearson's correlations were calculated for BMI with power and agility, and significant correlations were found between BMI and power (p < 0.05), as well as BMI and agility (p < 0.01). Significant correlations were also found between power and agility (p < 0.01). Linear regression was also calculated for BMI with power and agility, and the results showed that BMI was linearly related to power and agility (t: 87.689, p: 0.00). The coefficients between BMI and power (p < 0.20) and between BMI and agility (p < 0.02) were also significant. Our findings suggest that BMI (body mass index) is associated with better power and partially higher agility in male handball players. This study provides valuable insights for coaches and athletes to improve power and agility exercises in their training performance and achieve better results in their physical performances in elite handball.
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