Acute effect of a padel match on the body composition in amateur padel players. Differences according to match result

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the changes in body composition and water content in amateur padel players, after a padel match. A total of 24 players (age= 36.87±8.74 years) with an experience in padel ranged between 1 and 2 years, as well as with a practice frequency of 1 to 2 times a week participated in this cross-sectional study. Body composition was assessed using electrical bioimpedance, recording data on weight, fat mass (kg and %), fat-free mass (kg and %) and body water (total, intracellular and extracellular), before and after a padel match. The results did not show signifi cant changes in any of the variables after the padel match. Furthermore, no differences were observed between winners and losers. In conclusion, a practice of padel match in novice players does not cause changes in body composition parameters, probably due to a lack of intensity.