Abstract
Kinanthropometry allows us to analyze variations in physical dimensions and body composition. This study’s objective was to evaluate the kinanthropometric differences based on physical activity performance, depending on whether the lower body or the whole body is more or less potent and the differences with a sedentary population. We analyzed 131 individuals (74 men and 57 women), with an average age of 22.68 ± 2.98 years. We differentiated three populations: sedentary (n = 63), runners (n = 20), and basketball players (n = 48). Measurements and indices were obtained following the international protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). The results show differences between the populations regarding weight, height, wingspan, and certain perimeters, diameters, and morphotypes depending on the predominant training type and the sedentary population. These anthropometric measurements will allow the amateur athlete to compare between seasons or other moments of training, pay attention to their evolution, and assess the possibility of changes in training.
Highlights
Nowadays, sedentary behavior is defined as low energy sitting during waking hours, while the inactive person is the one who does not do enough physical activity [1,2]
Differences were observed in the hip circumference when we compared the persons without sport activity with the runners (p-value 0.016)
The waist circumference is greater in persons with non-professional sports activity, in basketball players, but in this case, it is lower in runners (86.44 cm vs. 73.20 cm)
Summary
Sedentary behavior is defined as low energy sitting (or reclining) during waking hours, while the inactive person is the one who does not do enough physical activity [1,2]. There has been an increase in research focused on sedentary lifestyles and in federative sports, and in recreational sports [4,5,6,7,8]. This is due to the fact that healthy lifestyle habits are being promoted more and more every day. We know that physical activity improves health, while physical inactivity is often associated with poor health [4,6,9]
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