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Comparison of recreational rowers and runners according to some morphological and functional-motor traits

The aim of this investigation was to determine the differences between recreational rowers and runners. The sample consisted of 48 males aged 35-65 years who take part in recreational rowing as well as 27 males of the same age who take part in recreational running. Using the EUROFIT battery of tests the following dimensions were determined: body fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index, flexibility, hand grip, repetitive power, explosive power, tapping, balance and maximum oxygen uptake. The investigation showed recreational rowers to be heavier and taller than runners and to have a higher percentage of muscle tissue as well as fat tissue. In addition, rowers demonstrated a higher muscle force and were dominant in the explosive strength dimension. Runners, on the other hand, scored better in relative VO2max indicator.

rowing; running; sports recreation; middle age

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