TY - JOUR
TI - The characteristics of thermal energy metabolism in traditional martial arts training
AU - Chen Ganggang
AU - Chen Chang
AU - Liu Jun
AU - Qiu Quan
JN - Thermal Science
PY - 2025
VL - 29
IS - 6
SP - 4327
EP - 4335
PT - Article
AB - This study focuses on the characteristics of thermal energy metabolism in traditional martial arts training, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for scientific training. One hundred thirty-five conventional martial arts practitioners were selected and di­vided into three groups: Tai Chi, Shaolin, and Xingyiquan. The study was conducted through a combination of experiments and simulations. Data were collected using a variety of specialized equipment. A thermal energy metabolism model was constructed based on the law of conservation of energy, and simulations were performed using MATLAB. The results showed that the model accurately predicted the thermal energy metabolism characteristics of different martial arts styles and training intensities, with an error of less than 5%. The α coefficients were derived via linear regression of oxygen uptake and lactate data from 10 standardized routines (R2=0.92), with higher α values linked to explosive movement frequency (Shaolin: 25 movements per minute vs. Tai Chi: 10 per minute). Within-style fitness adjustments were added: competitive practitioners (≥5 years training) have α increased by 0.1 to reflect higher anaerobic capacity. Error breakdown: Tai Chi (1.7%), Shaolin (3.9%), Xingyiquan (2.8%), aligning with intensity complexity. Gender-specific validation showed female error (3.1%) vs. male (2.5%), with muscle conductivity adjusted to 0.38 W/m°C for females, ensuring robustness. This study clarified the characteristics of heat generation, consumption, and transfer and dissipation in different martial arts styles, providing a reference for optimizing training programs.
DO - 10.2298/TSCI2506327C
ER -