Original scientific paper

Adam Gligoroski , Vlatko Nedelkovski 

https://doi.org/10.46733/PESH25142127g

Abstract

Introduction: The metabolic needs of boxers and kickboxers are supplied by mixed sources—both aerobic and anaerobic. In both combat disciplines, aerobic capacity plays a significant role, particularly during rest periods when anaerobic sources must be regenerated. Aim: To determine and compare the functional parameters of cardiorespiratory function in boxers and kickboxers. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 athletes, divided into 2 groups—twenty boxers and twenty kickboxers—were tested with ergometric and spirometric assessments. The ergometric test was conducted on a treadmill using the Bruce protocol. Pulmonary volumes were determined using a Spirocom device. Results: The average age of the boxers and kickboxers was the same, about 19.1 years. Their average training history was also identical at about 3.3 years, while weekly training volume was 7.6 hours in boxers and 8.4 hours in kickboxers. The average height of the boxers was 180.3 ± 6.6 cm, and of the kickboxers 177.7 ± 8.3 cm, while the weight of the boxers and kickboxers was 78.75 ± 11.4 kg vs. 74.9 ± 10.9 kg, respectively. The maximum oxygen consumption obtained from the submaximal test was 43.65 ± 4.2 ml/kg/min in boxers and 46.1 ± 3.8 ml/kg/min in kickboxers. All analyzed anthropometric and cardio-physiological parameters showed no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Kickboxers demonstrated significantly higher spirometric parameter values for FVC% (102.5% vs. 113.6%) and FEV1% (104.7 ± 2.9% vs. 113.56 ± 29.39%). Conclusion: The spirometric parameters showed higher values in the kickboxers, while the cardio-physiological parameters of aerobic capacity did not differ between athletes in the two combat disciplines.

Key words: boxers, kickboxers, maximal oxygen consumption, heart rate, vital capacity.

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