Physiological Profile of Women's Lacrosse Players

• Autores: Emily A. Enemark-Miller, Jeffrey G. Seegmiller, Sharon R. Rana
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 23, Nº. 1, 2009, págs. 39-43
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Increasing participation rates for women's lacrosse necessitate a clear understanding of fitness parameters for this athlete group. However, limited sport-specific information is available. We described the physiological profile of an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse team to provide current data for this specific athlete group. A descriptive analysis was used to assess physiologic variables. Twenty-four members (age 20.0 ± 1.4 years, mass 64.7 ± 9.6 kg, height 163.2 ± 25.6 cm) of an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse team volunteered and provided consent. Fitness tests were conducted by the same researcher and were selected from standard physical fitness assessments. Tests included cardiovascular endurance (Bruce Protocol [latin capital V with dot above]o2max test and 1-mile run), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), muscular endurance (push-ups, sit-ups, and 60% of 1RM back squat), muscular strength (one-repetition maximum [1RM] back squat and 1RM bench press), body composition (BOD POD), muscle torque (quadriceps maximal voluntary isometric contraction), grip strength (hand dynamometer), vertical jump (Vertec vertical column), endurance strength (100- and 200-yard sprints), and Q-angle. Our results indicate that our sample of lacrosse players exhibited similar fitness characteristics to basketball, soccer, and track athletes. However, we found only average flexibility and a higher percentage of body fat, indicating possible areas for improvement in lacrosse training programs.