Anthropometric Profiles in Table Tennis Players: Analysis of Sex, Age, and Ranking

Table tennis has recently evolved towards a more spectacular sport increasing match-play demands and the intensity and speed of actions by regulations and equipment modification. Since these changes can alter the body composition and performance, this study aimed to analyze the differences in anthropometric attributes of 495 table tennis players (288 men, 207 women) according to sex, age, and ranking. Players were classified according to sex, age categories (Senior, Under-18, Under-15, Under 13, and Under 11), and ranking position. Anthropometry measurements included eight skinfolds’ thicknesses (biceps brachii, triceps, subscapular, iliac crest, supraspinal, abdominal, thigh, and medial calf), four girths (biceps brachii relaxed and contracted, thigh, and calf), and three breadths (biepicondylar femur, biepicondylar humerus, and bistiloyd wrist) to determine fat mass, lean mass, bone, cross sectional area (CSA) for arm, leg, and thigh, and somatotype. Results revealed that table tennis players presented differences in body mass composition, anthropometry, and somatotype according to sex and age category and ranking. It seems confirmed that regular table tennis practice during the childhood is associated with a healthy body composition status, that appears to be maintained across older ages if keeping the practice. Senior table tennis players showed a fat mass <20% and lean mass ~45% in men and ~37% in women. A new contribution is that higher lean mass in the upper limbs was associated with higher ranking position (i.e., better performance), endomorphic somatotypes were negative related to performance, and ectomorphic profiles seems more effective, which suggest the potential influence of morphologic changes in table tennis competition performance.

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Abstract 17105: Is There a Difference in Lean and Fat Mass in HF Patients Based on NYHA Classifications (I-II versus III-IV)?

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.138.suppl_1.17105 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 138 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Christine Haedtke ◽

Debra K Moser ◽

Susan J Pressler ◽

Terry Lennie

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Nyha Class ◽

Class I ◽

Unexpected Finding ◽

Class Iii ◽

Medication Regimen ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nyha Classification

Introduction: As NYHA Class increases from I (ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue), to Class IV (Symptoms are present while at rest) physical limitations become severe. It has previously been shown that HF patients have increased fat within the muscle thus decreasing exercise performance and tolerance. It is unclear if all NYHA classes are similarly affected. Hypothesis: HF patients with NYHA class III-IV will have more fat and less lean mass than those with NYHA class I-II. Methods: Secondary data analysis using cross sectional data from N=253. The parent study was a multicenter study about nutrition and body composition among patients with HF (preserved or reduced, and NYHA classification I-IV) who had been on a stable medication regimen, able to participate in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan and/or BodPod body composition measures, able to read and speak English, and had no cognitive impairment. Women and men were analyzed separately due to known differences in fat and lean mass. Results: Table 1: Sample characteristic’s Testing the hypothesis using 2-way ANOVA and comparing the percentage of body weight that is lean and fat mass in NYHA class I-II vs III-IV found the interaction of gender and NYHA was not significant in either % lean or %fat (p=0.221, 0.190 respectively). NYHA class by itself was not significant (p=0.067) in %lean but was significant in %fat (p=0.046). Gender was significant in both %lean and %fat with men having 9.6% less fat (1.139 SE) and 9.8% more lean mass (1.066 SE) (p≤0.001). NYHA class III-IV had 2.3% (1.139 SE) more fat than those in NYHA class I-II. The R squared was 0.265 and adjusted R squared was 0.256. Conclusions: Part of our hypothesis was correct in that NYHA class III-IV had more fat mass than those in class I-II, but no difference was found in lean. This is an unexpected finding as healthy people gain fat mass while losing lean mass as they age. Additional studies are needed to further examine this result.

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Association between anthropometric and physical data of university soccer players from different positions

Journal of Physical Education ◽

10.4025/jphyseduc.v32i1.3211 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sacha Clael Rodrigues Rêgo ◽

Samuel da Silva Aguiar ◽

Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽

Ricardo Franco Lima ◽

Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Positive Association ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Recovery Test ◽

Performance Variables ◽

Sectional Analysis

The present study aimed to check if there is an association between fitness performance variables and to analyze the variation of fitness levels between playing positions university soccer players. Twenty university soccer players were selected (20.95 ± 1.84 years; 71.60 ± 11.65 kg; 176.85 ± 7.28 m) divided into defenders, midfielders and attackers. Body composition was assessed in a cross-sectional analysis that correlated fat mass, lean mass and fat-free mass by DXA with the physical capacity tests. The main results of the present study revealed that both 10-m and 20-m accelerations had moderate-to-large correlations with agility tests across the playing positions, however these accelerations were largely inversely correlated with YoYo intermittent recovery test in defenders and largely positively in midfielders. The agility test was moderately correlated with YoYo intermittent recovery test across the different playing positions. In conclusion, there the acceleration and the agility had a positive association with the different positions of the soccer players.

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Body composition in professional female netball players within and between seasons: a cohort study

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-021-00287-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Luke Hogarth ◽

Ava Farley ◽

Max McKenzie ◽

Brendan Burkett ◽

Mark McKean

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Body Mass ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

The Body ◽

Limited Information ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Preparation Period ◽

Total Body ◽

Composition Changes

Abstract Background There is limited information on the physique attributes of female netball players from the highest playing standards and the typical body composition changes that occur with training and competition in these athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine the body composition of professional female netball players and changes that occur within and between national premier netball seasons. Methods Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) assessments were conducted in 20 female netball players (age = 26.5 [4.7] years, body mass = 77.3 [9.7] kg, stature = 182.7 [9.5] cm) contracted to a Suncorp Super Netball team. Total body lean mass, fat mass, bone mass and bone mineral density were derived for 127 assessments collected over three seasons. Linear mixed effects modelling was used to examine changes in body composition measures within and between seasons. Results Goal circle players were heavier (12.3 [3.5] kg, p < 0.001, g = 1.51) and taller (15.0 [2.7] cm, p < 0.001, g = 2.30) than midcourt players, and midcourt players had greater lean mass (3.1 [1.6] %, p = 0.07, g = 0.85) and less fat mass (-3.3 [1.7] %, p = 0.06, g = -0.84) than goal circle players when values were normalised to body mass. Players achieved increases in lean mass (2,191 [263] g, p < 0.01, g = 0.45) and decreases in fat mass (-835 [351] g, p = 0.09, g = -0.16) following a preseason preparation period. There were no changes in lean mass (-394 [295] g, p = 0.54, g = 0.07) or fat mass (102 [389] g, p = 0.99, g = 0.04) from the start to the end of the 14-week competition period. Conclusions Professional female netball players achieve small changes in lean mass and fat mass during preseason preparation and maintain their physique over the competitive season. The results of this study can inform practitioners on the training content necessary to promote or maintain desired body composition changes in these athletes.

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Circulating Metabolites Associated with Body Fat and Lean Mass in Adults with Overweight/Obesity

Metabolites ◽

10.3390/metabo11050317 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 317

Author(s):

Christopher Papandreou ◽

Jesús García-Gavilán ◽

Lucía Camacho-Barcia ◽

Thea T. Hansen ◽

Anders Sjödin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Body Fat ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

The Body ◽

Acid Oxidation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Body Compartments ◽

Fold Cross Validation

The interplay between fat mass and lean mass within human metabolism is not completely understood. We aimed to identify specific circulating metabolomic profiles associated with these body composition compartments. Cross-sectional analyses were conducted over 236 adults with overweight/obesity from the Satiety Innovation (SATIN) study. Body composition was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. A targeted multiplatform metabolite profiling approach was applied. Associations between 168 circulating metabolites and the body composition measures were assessed using elastic net regression analyses. The accuracy of the multimetabolite weighted models was evaluated using a 10-fold cross-validation approach and the Pearson’s correlation coefficients between metabolomic profiles and body compartments were estimated. Two different profiles including 86 and 65 metabolites were selected for % body fat and lean mass. These metabolites mainly consisted of lipids (sphingomyelins, phosphatidylcholines, lysophosphatidylcholines), acylcarnitines, and amino acids. Several metabolites overlapped between these body composition measures but none of them towards the same direction. The Pearson correlation coefficients between the metabolomic profiles and % body fat or lean mass were 0.80 and 0.79, respectively. Our findings suggest alterations in lipid metabolism, fatty acid oxidation, and protein degradation with increased adiposity and decreased lean body mass. These findings could help us to better understand the interplay between body composition compartments with human metabolic processes.

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Changes in body composition parameters with duration in type II diabetics: an observational study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20201452 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 1437

Author(s):

Leena Raje ◽

Pallavi Mhaskar

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Visceral Fat ◽

The Body ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Type Ii ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

Mass Increase

Background: Diabetes mellitus being a metabolic disorder lot of alteration takes place in body composition parameters such increase in fat mass, decrease in muscle mass, increase visceral fat. With advancing age, the predominant feature develops which is more prevalent in diabetes. These changes in body composition should be monitored. The changes if monitored at an early age, can be well managed and proper interventions can be developed. The study was conducted to observe the changes taking place in the body composition parameters in individuals with type II diabetes with varied duration of the disease.Methods: This cross- sectional study was done in 228 type II diabetic subjects from the clinics of the Mumbai and Pune. The baseline data was collected from the all the subjects coming to the clinic through the general questionnaire, Anthropometric measurements and Body composition analysis was done by the BIA principle-based Analyser. Then these subjects were distributed according to the duration of the disease and then analysed. The data was analysed using SPSS version 22 and mean values p values were obtained.Results: The results showed that there is statistically significant increase in fat mass, visceral fat and decrease in muscle mass.Conclusions: There is change in body composition parameters like decrease in muscle mass, increase in fat and visceral fat along with the increase in the duration of the disease.

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Anthropometric Dimensions and Bone Quality in International Male Beach Handball Players: Junior vs. Senior Comparison

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13061817 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 1817

Author(s):

Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez ◽

Javier Sánchez-Sánchez ◽

Manuel Vicente-Martínez ◽

María Martínez-Olcina ◽

Laura Miralles-Amorós ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Body Composition ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

The Body ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sand Surface ◽

Arm Span

Background: Beach handball is a recent team sport characterized by defensive and offensive actions on a sand surface. Scientific evidence has shown that body composition is fundamental in sports performance. The main objective of this study was to know the body composition, anthropometric characteristics, and bone mineral density of elite beach handball players. Furthermore, another purpose was to analyze the differences between categories (junior and senior) and playing position. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study of 36 male players (18 juniors and 18 seniors) of the Spanish National Beach Handball Team was conducted. Full profile anthropometry and calcaneal ultrasound measurements were used. Results: Significant differences between categories (p < 0.05) were found in: height, body mass, arm span, BMI, muscle mass, fat mass, bone mass, skinfolds, and body perimeters. The somatotype changes depending on the playing position. Bone mineral density of the players was adequate. No significant differences were found by playing position. Conclusions: Senior players had a better body composition due to the presence of less fat mass than junior players. This study provides reference values of elite junior and senior beach handball players and by playing positions. This data is useful for the identification of talents and players who should be trained to improve their body composition.

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AGE VARIATIONS AND SEXUAL DIMORPHISM IN ADIPOSITY AND BODY COMPOSITION AMONG TRIBAL ADOLESCENTS OF KHARAGPUR, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

Anthropological Researches and Studies ◽

10.26758/11.1.5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (11) ◽

pp. 65-77

Author(s):

Gopal Chandra MANDAL ◽

Saheli BISWAS ◽

Pijush Kanti ROY ◽

Kaushik BOSE

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Sexual Dimorphism ◽

Body Mass ◽

Fat Mass ◽

West Bengal ◽

The Body ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

Age Variations

Objectives. Although tribals constitute around 8.6% of the total population of India, detailed information on their body composition is scanty. Thus, our objective was to evaluate age variations and sexual dimorphism in adiposity and body composition among rural tribal adolescents of Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Material and methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 788 tribal adolescent boys and girls, aged 10-17 years of Kharagpur, West Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Height (kg), weight (cm) and skinfolds were measured following standard method. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was derived. Body composition measures including Percent Body Fat (PBF), Fat Mass (FM), Fat Free Mass (FFM), Fat Mass Index (FMI) and Fat Free mass Index (FFMI) were computed using standard equations. Results. All the variables showed a significant age trend in both sexes. Age-combined significant sex differences existed in mean BMI and all body composition measures. Girls had significantly higher mean values of fat measures (PBF, FM and FMI) whereas boys had significantly higher mean values of non-fat measures (FFM and FFMI). In both sexes, age had significant correlations with BMI and the five body composition measures. Similarly, all body composition indicators were significantly correlated with BMI in both sexes. Conclusions. There were significant age and sex variations in body composition measures. Girls had significantly more fat mass whereas boys had more lean body mass. All body composition measures increased significantly with increasing age as well as BMI. Attainment of puberty could be a mediating factor causing these age variations and sexual dimorphism. Keywords: India, tribal adolescents, age variations, sexual dimorphism, body composition.

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Prediction of Race Performance of Elite Cross-Country Skiers by Lean Mass

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2013-0509 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 1040-1045 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Magnus Carlsson ◽

Tomas Carlsson ◽

Daniel Hammarström ◽

Christer Malm ◽

Michail Tonkonogi

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

The Body ◽

Upper Body ◽

Whole Body ◽

Cross Country ◽

The Absolute ◽

Race Performance

Purpose:To investigate the relationship between race performance and lean mass (LM) variables, as well as to examine sex differences in body composition in elite-standard cross-country skiers.Methods:Thirty-four elite cross-country skiers (18 men and 16 women) underwent a dual-emission X-ray-absorptiometry body-composition test to determine LM, fat mass, and bone mineral content. For both sexes, performance data were collected from a sprint prologue and a distance race.Results:The absolute expression of LM variables (whole-body [LMWB], upper body [LMUB], and lower body [LMLB]) was significantly correlated with finishing time in the sprint prologue independent of sex. Distance-race performance was significantly related to LMWB, LMUB, and LMLB in women; however, no correlation was found in men. Men had a significantly higher LM and lower fat mass, independent of expression (absolute or relative), for the whole body, arms, trunk, and legs, except for the absolute fat mass in the trunk.Conclusions:The absolute expressions of LMWB, LMUB, and LMLB were significant predictors of sprint-prologue performance in both sexes, as well as of distance-race performance in women only. Compared with women, male skiers have a higher LM in the body segments that are major contributors to propelling forces. These results suggest that muscle mass in the lower and upper body is equally important for race performance; thus, more focus of elite skiers’ training should be directed to increasing whole-body muscle mass to improve their competitive performance capability.

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Body Composition of Transgender Women After Long-Term Hormone Therapy - a Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of the Endocrine Society ◽

10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1603 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. A788-A788

Author(s):

Leonardo A M Alvares ◽

Lívia M Santos ◽

Marcelo R Santos ◽

Francis R Souza ◽

Victor P Almeida ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Hormone Therapy ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Cyproterone Acetate ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Short Term ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction: Few studies of transgender women (TW) body composition (BC) in long-term gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) have been reported. Objective: To evaluate BC parameters of TW in long-term GAHT. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 8 TW (average age of 34.0 yo ±4.8), 8 cisgender men (CM) and 8 cisgender women (CW) matched to age and body mass index (BMI). All TW were non-gonadectomized subjects and were in estrogen [(E); transdermal estradiol (n=2), oral estradiol (n=3) and conjugated estrogen (n=3)], plus cyproterone acetate (CA) (n=8) therapy in an average time of 15.6 ±8.7 years of treatment. Total testosterone (ng/dL) levels of TW, CW and CM were 83,5 (range 12,0-637,0), 20,5 (range 12,0-41,0) and 480,5 (range 264,0-843,0) at the time of the study, respectively. BC was assessed by InBody 720. Percentage of fat mass (%FM), skeletal muscle mass (SMM) were evaluated. Baumgartner Index was calculated. Results: Regards %FM, that of TW was lower than CW (29,59 ±7,56 vs 32,9 ±3,99; p=0,5394) and higher than CM (23,58 ± 6,44; p=0.1512). SMM of TW was 33.6% higher than that of CW (p<0.001) and 14,7% lower than that of CM (p=0,014). Baumgartner Index of CM group was 17.7% higher than TW group (p=0,001), which presented rates 20.3% higher than the CW (0,002). Discussion: BC changes in the first two years of GAHT in TW were consistent with loss of lean mass and gained fat mass associated with an increase of body weight. This profile was identified in adults and youth transgender after short-term hormone therapy. Conclusion: Our data shown a similar profile of short-term treatment, with a body composition intermediate between BMI-matched cisgender males and females. However, unlike young TW undergoing short-term GAHT, the parameters of BC in the TW using estrogens plus cyproterone acetate in the long term did not present %FM statistically different from CW and CM, in contrast to the lean mass that maintained significant differences in the long term.

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Comparison of body composition analysis methods among centenary women: Seeking simpler methods

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312119865126 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 205031211986512 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mariana GF Duarte ◽

Paulo O Duarte ◽

Anderson Pelichek ◽

Eduardo Ferriolli ◽

Julio C Moriguti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Lean Mass ◽

Deuterium Oxide ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Electrical Bioimpedance

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the most commonly used body composition tools in clinical practice, such as anthropometry and electrical bioimpedance, and compare it with deuterium oxide. Methods: An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted on women aged 100 years or above at home. Body composition was determined by measuring skinfolds (Jackson and Pollock and Durnin and Womersley equations), by bioimpedance, and by the deuterium oxide method. Results: Body mass index values were lower than 22 kg/m2 in 64% of the subjects. When the various methods used were compared with deuterium oxide, there was better agreement for the determination of fat mass than lean mass. For fat mass, agreement was better when using bioimpedance (Lin’s coefficient = 0.70), whereas for lean mass, agreement was better using the Durnin and Womersley equation (Lin’s coefficient = 0.51). Conclusion: It is possible to use bioimpedance and skinfolds to evaluate fat mass and lean mass, respectively, in centenarians.

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