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)