Research demonstrates weak correlation between inspiratory duration and height in Division I football players, suggesting limited influence of body metrics.
Key Points
This research investigates the relationship between inspiratory muscle performance and various anthropometric and positional measures in Division I football players.
Examination of inspiratory muscle performance in 85 collegiate football players using the Test of Incremental Respiratory Endurance (TIRE).
Measurement of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), sustained maximal inspiratory pressure (SMIP), and inspiratory duration (ID).
Bivariate and multivariate analyses assessed associations with height, weight, BMI, year in school, offense/defense status, and playing position.
Limited associations between inspiratory performance and anthropometric variables.
Weak correlation found between height and inspiratory duration (ρ = 0.243, p = 0.024).
No significant differences observed based on year in school or playing position.