Perfil antropométrico y somatotipo de boxeadores entre 18 a 40 años de la Escuela “Raúl Gamboa” en la ciudad de Guayaquil, en el periodo de mayo a septiembre 2019.

Abstract

Introduction: The anthropometric measurements to determine the somatotype through simplified practices, becoming an important factor in the assessment of the physical characteristics of athletes such as football players, wrestlers, among others; making it easier to track dietary supplement-nutritional status. Objectives: To determine the anthropometric profile and somatotype of boxers between 18 to 40 years of school "Raul Gamboa" in the city of Guayaquil, in the period from May 2019 to September 2019. Materials and methods: The research design was non-experimental, because variables are not manipulated at all, as well as a cross-sectional design was handled, given that the study was conducted over a particular period. The type of research was exploratory-descriptive, because it has developed a case study on the somatotype of boxers in the city of Guayaquil, for which information was required in depth. The sample were 44 boxers, between men and women 18 to 40 years, who proceeded to carry out the assessment and measurement of the diameters, perimeters and folds with the proper equipment, applying the formula established by Heath and Carter, using the template for the calculation of Somatotype for recording data. Results: showed that somatotype that predominates in the boxers is the endomorph- mesomorph, in addition it was evident that several athletes have eating habits not suitable, which could influence their athletic performance.