scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON RUNNING PERFORMANCE OF ENDURANCE ATHLETES

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 095
Author(s):  
Ivana Petrovic ◽  
Marjan Marinković
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Endurance Running ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Skin Fold Thickness ◽  
Skin Fold

Running is a popular form of physical activity and can be carried out through several different distances. Morphological characteristics, such as skin fold thickness, limb girth and length, body weight and body fat percentage have an impact on endurance running. The objective of this systematic review study is to collect and analyze studies about the influence of morphological characteristics on running performance of endurance athletes. Based on an analysis of electronic databases and the inclusion criteria set, 20 studies were included in the analysis. The length of the extremities and the sum of the skin folds thickness have the highest statistical significance as the predictor. The results of the analyzed studies indicate that slim limbs, longer legs, lower total skin fold thickness and lower body fat percentage are some of the characteristics that can be good predictors for competitive success and a model to be tended during the preparation period of male and female endurance runners.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of measuring the body fat percentage by anthropometric methods and bioimpedance

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-65
Author(s):  
Jelena Jovic ◽  
Aleksandar Corac ◽  
Maja Nikolic ◽  
Danijela Ilic ◽  
Aleksandra Ilic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Skin Fold Thickness ◽  
Contemporary Method ◽  
Skin Fold ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc

Introduction/Objective. Body fat percentage (BFP) is the most reliable indicator of a nutritional status. For clinical practice it is important but scarcely investigated whether to exclusively use contemporary methods of BFP measurement, or classic anthropometric methods are also reliable. The aim was to investigate the correlation between the results of BFP measuring using a contemporary method of bioimpedance (Bio) and classic methods of skin fold thickness (SFT) and body mass index (BMI). Method. There were 279 patients of the Dietetic Counseling Center of the Institute for Public Health in Nis who were included in the research during 2015. Body fat percentage was determined using three classic anthropometric methods of ST over the triceps, and the scapula and BMI. Apparatus OMRON BF 302 was used for BFP measuring with bioimpedance method. Results. Using a one factorial analysis of variance we found a statistically significant difference between the mean values of the BFP obtained with bioimpedance and with anthropometric methods (F = 24.19, p < 0.05). Post hoc analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the BFP determined with bioimpedance and SFT over the triceps and the scapula, while the anthropometric method based on BMI gave the results similar to those from bioimpedance. Conclusion. We show that the most reliable anthropometric method of determination of BFP is that based on BMI, as its results correlate best with those obtained with a contemporary method of bioimpedance.

scholarly journals Correction of Hypothyroidism Seems to Have No Effect on Body Fat

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Okan Bakiner ◽  
Emre Bozkirli ◽  
Emine Duygu Ersozlu Bozkirli ◽  
Kursat Ozsahin
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Autoimmune Hypothyroidism ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Skin Fold ◽  
Thyroxine Replacement Therapy

Aim. We aimed to observe the effects of L-thyroxine replacement therapy on body fat content determined with various anthropometric methods and a bioelectrical impedance analysis method in patients with hypothyroidism.Methods. Forty-two women with naive autoimmune hypothyroidism were included. Also, 40 healthy participants were enrolled as a control group. Weight, body mass index, waist circumference, and subscapulary, suprailiac, femur, biceps, and triceps skin fold thicknesses were measured. Body fat percentages were calculated and body fat measurements were performed. Euthyroidism was maintained with L-thyroxine. At the 6th and 18th month, of therapy, measurements were reperformed.Results. Mean TSH levels were  mIU/L in hypothyroid group and  mIU/L in control subjects at admission. In hypothyroid patients, calculated body fat percentages were greater than those of the control subjects during follow-up. Body fat percentage of each hypothyroid case decreased at 6- and 18-month controls, but the decrements were statistically insignificant. Although skin fold thicknesses measured from all sites were observed to decline, only those obtained from femur and biceps showed a significant decrease ( and , resp.).Discussion. Correction of hypothyroidism did not cause any improvement in body weight and body fat percentage. The decrease in skin fold thicknesses might probably result from the reduction in subcutaneous mucopolysaccharide deposits.

scholarly journals Prediction of body fat percentage from skin-fold and bio-impedance measurements in Indian children

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (OCE6) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. H. Kehoe ◽  
G. V. Krishnaveni ◽  
H. Lubree ◽  
A. K. Wills ◽  
A. Guntupalli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Impedance Measurements ◽  
Skin Fold

scholarly journals Comparison of the Morphological Characteristics of Sub-Elite Female Football Players According to Playing Position

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Strauss ◽  
Martinique Sparks ◽  
Cindy Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Length Measurements ◽  
Elite Level

The aim of this article was to examine if there are position-specific differences in the morphological characteristics of sub-elite female football players and to establish normative standards for this level of female football players. The morphological features of 101 sub-elite female football players (age: 21.8&plusmn;2.7 years) were assessed. Twenty anthropometric sites were used in the measurements of body composition and somatotype. The average value of body fat percentage was 20.8&plusmn;5.7%. The somatotype of the overall group was 4.0&ndash;2.4&ndash;2.1. Positional significant (p &le; 0.05) differences were found between goalkeepers and outfield players in morphological characteristics. Goalkeepers were taller, heavier, possessed the highest body fat percentage and showed higher values for all skinfolds, breadth, girth and length measurements. However, there were very few practically worthwhile differences between the outfield positions. Positional groups did not differ (p &le; 0.05) in somatotype characteristics either. The study suggests that at sub-elite level there are mainly differences between goalkeepers and outfield players, but outfield players are homogeneous when comparing morphological characteristics. These results may serve as normative values for future comparisons regarding the morphological characteristics of female football players.

scholarly journals Factors affecting running performance in 6–12-year-olds: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (21_suppl) ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Per Morten Fredriksen ◽  
Asgeir Mamen ◽  
Heidi Gammelsrud ◽  
Morten Lindberg ◽  
Ole Petter Hjelle
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fatty Tissue ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Parental Education Level ◽  
Factors Affecting

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting running performance in children. Method: A cross-sectional study exploring the relationships between height, weight, waist circumference, muscle mass, body fat percentage, relevant biomarkers, and the Andersen intermittent running test in 2272 children aged 6 to 12 years. Parental education level was used as a non-physiological explanatory variable. Results: Mean values (SD) and percentiles are presented as reference values. Height (β = 6.4, p < .0001), high values of haemoglobin (β = 18, p = .013) and low percentage of body fat (β = –7.5, p < .0001) showed an association with results from the running test. In addition, high parental education level showed a positive association with the running test. Conclusion: Boys display better running performance than girls at all age ages, except 7 years old, probably because of additional muscle mass and less fatty tissue. Height and increased level of haemoglobin positively affected running performance. Lower body fat percentage and high parental education level correlated with better running performance.

scholarly journals Phytonutrients: A Potential Role in Obesity (P08-047-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Orgeron ◽  
Janet Pope ◽  
Dawn Erickson ◽  
Vicky Green
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Body Adiposity

Abstract Objectives The primary aim of this study was to determine if phytonutrient intake, measured by the phytonutrient index (PI), is correlated with body composition in participants in Thibodaux, Louisiana. In addition, a second aim was to examine if intake of certain phytonutrient rich foods (based on green, reddish/purple, and yellow/orange colored fruits and vegetables) correlates with body fat percentage, waist circumference, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Methods Participants Fifty (50) participants, ages18–54 selected. Exclusions were morbidly obese (BMI > 40 kg/m2) and pregnant subjects. Procedures Body adiposity was measured by waist circumference, BMI, and fat percentage. Subjects completed three pass 24-hour food recalls (two weekdays/one weekend day. Each completed FFQ to determine the intake of the specific color. Caloric intake was estimated using ESHA software and used for PI calculation. PI formula estimated how much of the subject's energy intake was from phytonutrient rich foods (phytonutrient-rich kcal/total intake kcal) × 100.Phytonutrient rich foods primarily include fruits and vegetables, but also legumes, olive oil, and wine. Pearson correlation was used to assess correlations between phytonutrient index and body adiposity measures. Background data on every participant was gathered such as age, sex, health status, and race. IBM SPSS Statistics was used to analyze the data. Results considered statistically significant if p-value < 0.05. Results The results showed a strong inverse correlation between PI and BMI (r = –0.753, P = 0.00), waist circumference (r = –0.730, P = 0.00), and body fat percentage (r = –0.701, P = 0.00). The intake of the specific phytonutrients and improved body composition did show a statistical significance. Individuals with higher weekly intakes of chlorophyll, carotenoid, and anthocyanin rich foods had better body composition in comparison to those who consumed less (P < 0.05; F > Fcrit). Participants with various health conditions had an average PI lower than the population average (38.1 + 22.1). This was true of participants with type 2 diabetes (22 + 17.7), hypertension (17.4 + 11.6), hyperlipidemia (21.6 + 19.4), and osteoarthritis (24.3 + 27.4). Conclusions The data in this study demonstrates that there is a strong correlation between higher phytonutrient intake and improved body composition (and disease prevalence). However this correlation remained consistent despite which type of phytonutrients were consumed. These findings conclude that overall diet quality seems to make the most difference, but the phytonutrients in fruits/vegetables are thought to be a key reason for those benefits. Funding Sources Louisiana Tech University. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

The Effects of Leptin and Insulin Hormones on Health, Body Fat Percentage of the Endurance Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kursat Karacabey ◽  
Faruk Yamaner ◽  
Ozcan Saygin ◽  
Recep Ozmerdivenli
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage
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