Association of aerobic and anaerobic capacities with body composition in basketball players aged 13-16 years in Chiang Mai Province
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Background: Basketball demands both aerobic and anaerobic energy, with adolescent physiological development influencing performance capacities. While body composition impacts energy efficiency, its relationship to aerobic and anaerobic capacities in youth athletes remains underexplored.
Objectives: To examine associations between body composition and aerobic and anaerobic capacities in adolescent basketball players, and to compare these variables by gender.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 60 basketball players (33 males, 27 females) aged 13-16 years. Body composition was measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Aerobic capacity was assessed via the 20-meter shuttle run (VO₂max estimation), and anaerobic performance via the Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST). Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient and Independent sample t-test were used for analysis.
Results: Males had significantly higher muscle mass and VO₂max, and lower body fat than females (p<0.05). VO₂max was positively correlated with muscle mass (r=0.466, p<0.001), and negatively with BMI (r=-0.330, p=0.01) and body fat (r=-0.463, p<0.001). No significant correlations were found between anaerobic fatigue index and body composition.
Conclusion: Aerobic capacity in youth basketball players is significantly influenced by body composition, with greater muscle mass and lower fat associated with better VO₂max. However, anaerobic capacity appears independent of these morphological factors. These findings support tailored training and monitoring strategies, especially considering sex-based developmental differences.
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