Table 1 Comparison of health related fitness parameters between basketball and football players
Heath related fitness variable | Basketball players (Mean ± SD) | Football players (Mean ± SD) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Fat percentage | 11.61 ± 5.48 | 8.59 ± 4.15 | 0.019* |
Cardiorespiratory fitness [VO2 max (ml/kg/min)] | 50.6 ± 4.0 | 52.0 ± 4.0 | 0.181 |
Muscular endurance (Sit-ups per 1 min) | 49.63 ± 6.77 | 46.40 ± 7.69 | 0.089 |
Muscular endurance (Push-ups per 1 min) | 47.03 ± 14.78 | 37.77 ± 8.08 | 0.004* |
Grip strength—left hand (kg) | 42.59 ± 7.39 | 38.03 ± 5.92 | 0.011* |
Grip strength—right hand (kg) | 46.08 ± 6.83 | 39.54 ± 6.49 | < 0.001* |
Upper body muscle strength (kg) [1-RM bench press] | 111.60 ± 64.09 | 119.10 ± 19.13 | 0.542 |
Lower body muscle strength (kg) [1-RM leg press] | 219.46 ± 75.07 | 196.76 ± 30.03 | 0.13 |
Flexibility (cm) [Sit and reach test] | 10.87 ± 5.31 | 12.73 ± 5.46 | 0.185 |