학술논문
Effect of Ramadan fasting on body composition and physical performance in female athletes
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
Asian Journal of Sports Medicine (AsJSM). September 2011, Vol. 2 Issue 3, p161, 6 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2008-000X
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Ramadan is a special religious month of Muslim calendar which offers a holistic change in life style including dietary habits, sleep patterns and the way of daily life and [...]
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Ramadan fasting on body composition, calorie intake and physical performance in young female athletes undertaking training sessions during Ramadan. Methods: Twelve voluntary female athletes (15-27 years old) were assigned to the research. A prospective study was conducted to investigate the athletes on four different occasions: one week before Ramadan (T1), the second (T2) and fourth (T3) weeks of Ramadan, and two weeks after the end of Ramadan (T4). Food intake, body composition and physical performance (agility, balance and explosive leg power) were investigated on each occasion. Further, Physical performance was assessed by agility, vertical jump and balance tests. Results: There was a significant main effect for time for body composition indices. A significant decrease was observed in weight (P=0.01) and body mass index (BMI) (P=0.01) in T2 compared with T1, further decrease in weight (P Conclusions: This study has found that Ramadan fasting could affect the body composition, but not physical performance in female athletes during Ramadan. Key Words: Body Composition; Female Athletes; Performance; Ramadan Fasting
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Ramadan fasting on body composition, calorie intake and physical performance in young female athletes undertaking training sessions during Ramadan. Methods: Twelve voluntary female athletes (15-27 years old) were assigned to the research. A prospective study was conducted to investigate the athletes on four different occasions: one week before Ramadan (T1), the second (T2) and fourth (T3) weeks of Ramadan, and two weeks after the end of Ramadan (T4). Food intake, body composition and physical performance (agility, balance and explosive leg power) were investigated on each occasion. Further, Physical performance was assessed by agility, vertical jump and balance tests. Results: There was a significant main effect for time for body composition indices. A significant decrease was observed in weight (P=0.01) and body mass index (BMI) (P=0.01) in T2 compared with T1, further decrease in weight (P Conclusions: This study has found that Ramadan fasting could affect the body composition, but not physical performance in female athletes during Ramadan. Key Words: Body Composition; Female Athletes; Performance; Ramadan Fasting