Table 8.
The effect of different methods of scoring and contest format on post competition blood lactate values for Senior and Junior international amateur boxers.
| Group | n | Year | Method of scoring | Contest format | Lactate value (mmol.l-1) | Range (mmol.l-1) | Time of sample post contest (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 29 | 1987-1988 | Impression | 3 rounds X 3 mins | 12.8 (3.0) | 7.6-17.7 | 258 (64) |
| Senior | 20 | 1989-1996 | Computer | 3 rounds X 3 mins | 9.5 (3.0) | 6.4-13.1 | 240 (73) |
| Senior | 6 | 1997-1999 | Computer | 5 rounds X 2 mins | 8.6 (3.0) | 6.3-10.0 | 220 (60) |
| Senior | 75 | 2000-2004 | Computer | 4 rounds X 2 mins | 13.5 (3.0) | 7.2-17.2 | 283 (67) |
| Junior | 24 | 2000-2004 | Computer | 4 rounds x 2 mins | 14.1 (2.0) | 10.0-18.1 | 250 (43) |