PROFIL KONDISI FISIK ATLET JUNIOR MUAYTHAI KABUPATEN GRESIK

Abstract

This study aims to reveal the physical condition profile of junior Muaythai athletes in Gresik Regency. The participants were 30 junior athletes (aged 15–19 years; male = 22, female = 8) from Muaythai training centers in Gresik. The measurement instruments included endurance (beep test), strength and power (medicine ball throw), speed (30-meter sprint), flexibility (sit and reach), and coordination (hexagonal obstacle test). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed the following averages: (1) Endurance: males 58.21 (fair), females 55.13 (good); (2) Strength & power: males 6.32 m (fair), females 5.05 m (good); (3) Speed: males 3.41 seconds (excellent), females 3.79 seconds (excellent); (4) Flexibility: males 19.32 cm (good), females 15.11 cm (fair); (5) Coordination: males 12.54 seconds (good), females 13.73 seconds (good). The study suggests the need for structured physical training programs to improve the performance of junior Muaythai athletes.

Keywords: Physical Condition, Athletes, Muaythai, Adolescents