EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS IN HIGHLY SKILLED THAI BOXERS

Abstract

Aim. To evaluate the physical fitness of highly skilled Thai boxers. Materials and methods. The study involved 22 Thai boxers from the Russian national team. Physical fitness was assessed with a rating approach based on the data obtained in 18 tests, including both exercise and no-exercise testing. Results. Based on the results obtained, a rating was formed with a maximum score of 22 points for each test. The results of each test allowed us to profile the individual physical fitness of athletes. Conclusion. Comparative data from one sample should be used to obtain information about highly skilled Thai boxers. General and special physical fitness, as well as the data obtained with hardware methods of no-exercise testing, provide the fitness profile of Thai boxers along with their strengths and weaknesses.