Perfil antropométrico e da aptidão física de uma atleta de artes marciais mistas: um estudo de caso com uma atleta de elite

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the anthropometric profile and the physical an elite MMA athlete who competes internationally. The investigated athlete has a sporting record with thirteen wins and a loss (13-1). The aspects anthropometric variables were body composition, by somatotype and percentage of fat measured through skinfold measurements. The aspects of physical fitness were the aerobic capacity measured by cardiopulmonary treadmill exercise stress; maximum anaerobic power, average power and fatigue index of lower limbs, measured by wingate test; and the force muscle, measured through several tests specific to each of the manifestations evaluated as the maximum repetition test, maximum repetition test, test of vertical thrust and dynamometric tests; flexibility, as measured by the linear way of sitting and reaching. The main findings of the study were that the athlete possesses mean percentage of fat according to Lohman (1992), body mass index considered normal, predominance of the mesomorphic component in the somatotype, aerobic capacity similar to other elite athletes of sports modalities of combat, flexibility classified as above average, strength resistance considered excellent, high maximum relative strength indices, anaerobic power of lower limbs and lumbar isometric strength than those reported in the literature; and hand grip greater than athletes of dominion modalities. The present data in our study contribute to the knowledge of the morphological and physiological characteristics of female MMA athletes.