Professional Esports Players are not Obese: Analysis of Body Composition Based on Years of Experience

Giakoni-Ramírez, Frano; Duclos-Bastías, Daniel; Yáñez-Sepúlveda, Rodrigo

doi:10.4067/s0717-95022021000401081

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“…In relation to BMI, 49.6% of the sample that participated in this research is normal weight, which is in line with the results recorded by Giakoni et al [ 31 ], who conducted a study with a sample of Spanish professional esports players, allowing to determine a clear trend regarding the body composition of the subjects, stating that players have mostly a normal weight, ruling out the prevalence of overweight and/or obesity. On the other hand, the results found by Trotter et al [ 32 ] indicated that the BMI of esports players from Germany, Canada, and the United Kingdom differed significantly from the global BMI reference data of the general population, with esports players being more likely to have their BMI classified as normal weight and pre-obese; in addition, a healthier BMI was associated with higher physical activity level and higher levels of perceived general health [ 32 ]; these results coincide with the results of the study by Trotter et al [ 32 ] and Paramitha et al [ 49 ], who in the analysis of a sample of 50 professional gamers, found a BMI = 22.4, which is considered normal weight.…”

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“…Finally, the participants in the sample had to indicate their body weight (kg) and height (cm) on the form. With these data, the body mass index (BMI = kg/m 2 ) was obtained, which made it possible to determine the nutritional status according to the categories, including undernutrition, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, based on the guidelines of the WHO [ 27 ] according to gender and average age and used in a previous study on body composition of professional esports players by Giakoni-Ramírez, Duclos-Bastías, and Yañez-Sepúlveda [ 31 ].…”

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“…However, recent studies on the physical activity levels of sports simulator esports players reported regular and vigorous physical activity [ 19 ] even above international recommendations [ 28 ], which could be a driving force for improving physical activity for both esports players and spectators who follow esports [ 19 , 30 ]. In fact, esports players at elite levels of different videogame genres have been reported to have a BMI status of normweight, which goes against the empirical notion that esports players are obese because they are physically inactive [ 28 , 31 , 32 ]. In addition, exercise and physical activity may be important to improve esports performance [ 30 , 33 ].…”

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Professional Esports Players: Motivation and Physical Activity Levels

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The professionalisation of esports has increased in recent years, generating the need for further study. Its evolution and continuous development have led the consideration of esports as a profession, increasing the number of players, practice modalities, and hours of play dedicated to this field. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between physical activity levels and motivational orientations in an international sample of professional esports players. A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted in European and Latin American countries. The sample was non-probabilistic by convenience, and 260 male professional esports players were recruited. A survey was used that included demographic data, body composition, physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire), and motivation (Sport Motivation Scale). The results show that 92.7% of professional esports players have moderate and high levels of physical activity and that players with low levels of physical activity have positive values in all dimensions of motivation. It is concluded that extrinsic and intrinsic motivation correlates inversely with energy expenditure.

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“…Big data technology is not a completely new concept for most experts and academics. When data is stored to a certain extent and traditional methods are no longer effective [16], it is an unavoidable result of technological progress. AI and machine learning are frequently associated with big data.…”

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Chinese Professional Basketball League Using Mobile Computing and Big Data Technology

Yan

Liu

2022

Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

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The impact of big data technology on the Chinese Men’s Professional Basketball League (CBA) is studied in this study. With the growth of the CBA league in recent years, teams from the western region have emerged. Although there is a trend of “multipolarization” in the competition pattern, it overall depicts a situation in which the east is strong and the west is weak. In addition, the method of recruiting foreign aid workers has improved over time, as has the foreign aid system. The number of foreign aids has increased from one in 1995 to a high of 47, and the quality of foreign aid has improved over time. This not only strengthens the club team, but it also has a significant impact on the CBA league’s competition patterns. The basic factors that affect the changes in the competition pattern are institutional factors, coaching factors, star player factors, foreign aid factors, regional economic factors, reserve talent factors, team style factors, player security factors, and so on, according to research and analysis of the CBA league’s development and changes. Six teams have won the CBA league championship in its 22 seasons. The Bayi and Guangdong teams each won eight times, accounting for more than 70% of the total number of championships.

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“…Thus, they could allow researchers to describe the influence that esports can have on PA, as well as explain and understand the underlying reasons players engage in, continue, resume, or abandon PA. Based on these different approaches, different quantitative and qualitative methodologies appear to be complementary. Following the example of Schary et al (2022), we encourage the implementation of longitudinal cohort studies, such as the recent study by Giakoni-Ramírez et al (2021), which undertakes a one-year follow-up with 53 professional esports players to observe the influence of esports on body composition. Finally, semi-structured interviews appear to be essential for understanding the influence of esports on PA.…”

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Are Esports Players Inactive? A Systematic Review

Voisin

Besombes

Laffage-Cosnier

2022

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

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As esports grow, public authorities have many concerns about the potential negative health effects of this “sedentary” practice. This work proposes a systematic review on the links between esports and physical activity (PA). The research questions guiding this review are as follows: (1) What is the PA level of esports players? (2) Do data exist regarding the influence of participation in esports on players’ PA? (3) Based on these findings, what future research questions should be asked and what studies should be conducted? Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The analysis revealed that esports players appeared to be active, exceeding World Health Organization recommendations, in 13 studies and inactive or low-active in four studies. The different populations of players do not appear to have the same degree of PA. High-level, professional, and/or supervised players appear to be more physically active. However, some data are inconsistent, and our review highlights several biases and methodological limitations. Additionally, while we have found no studies providing data on the influence of esports on PA, five studies highlight several factors that could push players to engage in PA. Finally, further research is needed using objective measurement tools and characterizing and accurately distinguishing between players’ levels of expertise and the type of game played. The nature and modalities of the PA also need to be clarified. We encourage supplementing these quantitative data with qualitative data obtained through interviews to provide a description and understanding of the influence of esports on PA engagement, re-engagement, retention, and withdrawal.

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Professional Esports Players are not Obese: Analysis of Body Composition Based on Years of Experience

Cited by 9 publications

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Professional Esports Players: Motivation and Physical Activity Levels

Professional Esports Players: Motivation and Physical Activity Levels

Chinese Professional Basketball League Using Mobile Computing and Big Data Technology

Are Esports Players Inactive? A Systematic Review

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