Relationship between Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Dynamic Stability in University Rugby and Soccer Players

Mohammad Ahsan,Mohammad Feroz Ali

doi:10.13189/saj.2021.090414

Abstract

The maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability is frequently assessed separately for different team players. However, most research is limited to specific sports players, so the maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability in rugby and soccer players are poorly documented. This study provides relationship between maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability in university rugby and soccer players. Twenty-eight participants were recruited for the study (14 rugby players and 14 soccer players). Maximal oxygen uptake was determined by multistage fitness test and dynamic stability was determined by Y balance test. A linear regression analysis was used to identify relationship and effect of maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability on university rugby and soccer players. Both groups were similar in characteristics. Our findings showed there was a significant relationship between the maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability for rugby players (r=.890) and soccer players (r=.811). Relationship between maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability (r=.836) was significant for both sports players. Rugby and soccer players achieved good scores in maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability and high maximal oxygen uptake scores lead to better dynamic stability in both teams' players. Maximal oxygen uptake affects the dynamic stability. Team coaches and physiologists must consider functional test outcomes while preparing players for competition. The individual training program should also be established on test outcome, which is more likely to improve performance.

Highlights

Rugby and soccer are two of the most complex sports played around the world
Data were analysed for all the rugby and soccer player's anthropometric characteristics, normality, relationship, and effect of/on variable between maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability
Significant relationship has been seen in rugby and soccer players for maximal oxygen uptake and dynamic stability

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Introduction

Rugby and soccer are two of the most complex sports played around the world. These sports are mainly aerobic types of sports, the elite players covered 10-13 km distance in a game [1]. These games are a combination of high-intensity activity including sprints, acceleration, cutting movements, side stepping, jumping, tackling, specific technical and tactical skills [2]. Players required a well-developed aerobic fitness to maintain repetitive high-intensity movements, accelerate the recovery process, and support physical conditions at the optimum level during the entire game [3]. VO2max is one of the most used indicators of aerobic power and metabolism [5] and it used regularly to measure aerobic performance, VO2max is considered the gold standard and is the more important measure of maximal oxygen uptake

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