scholarly journals Anthropometric Profile Assessed by Bioimpedance and Anthropometry Measures of Male and Female Rugby Players Competing in the Spanish National League

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 11759
Author(s):  
Juan José Ramos-Álvarez ◽  
Juan José Montoya ◽  
Cristian Solís-Mencia ◽  
Francisco Miguel-Tobal ◽  
Paola López-Tapia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Body Composition Assessment ◽  
National League ◽  
Rugby Players ◽  
Assess Body Composition ◽  
Anthropometric Profile ◽  
Body Lean Mass

Different rugby positions make different demands on players. It therefore follows that optimum body composition may vary according to the position played. Using anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis (BIA) to assess body composition, the present study aimed to compare the effect of sex and position on body composition variables using anthropometry and BIA methods. A total of 100 competitive rugby players (35 women and 65 men) competing in the First Spanish National League were recruited voluntarily and for convenience for this study. In the laboratory, body composition was assessed by anthropometry, following the recommendations established by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK), and by direct segmental multi-frequency BIA, following the guidelines established by the Spanish Group of Kinanthropometry (GREC) of the Spanish Federation of Sports Medicine (FEMEDE). We found sex-related differences in height, weight, body mass index and body fat (%) by anthropometry and in body lean mass (%) by DSM-BIA, in 4 of the 6 skinfolds assessed (p < 0.05). We also observed position-related differences in all the variables assessed (p < 0.05) except for lean body mass, as measured by both methods of determining body composition, and front thigh skinfold. Body composition and ∑6skinfolds differs according to sex and playing position, backs (16.6 ± 3.8% and 92.3 ± 33.9 mm,) vs. forwards (20.0 ± 6.7 and 115.3 ± 37.6 mm), and the muscle-adipose (meso-endomorphic somatotype) development predominated in both sexes. Thus, forwards of both sexes are taller, heavier and fatter, possibly due to the specific demands of this position. In addition, body composition measurements vary according to the method used (DSM-BIA vs. anthropometry), indicating that anthropometry is probably the best body composition assessment method.

BEYOND BODY MASS INDEX - BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT BY BIOIMPEDANCE IN ROUTINE ENDOCRINE PRACTICE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avivit Brener ◽  
Itai Peleg ◽  
Talya Rosenfeld ◽  
Sharona Kern ◽  
Adi Uretzky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Composition Assessment

scholarly journals Psoriatic disease and body composition: a systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Blake ◽  
Nicola J Gullick ◽  
Charles E Hutchinson ◽  
Thomas M Barber
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Psoriatic Disease

Background. Obesity is a leading comorbidity in psoriatic disease, including both psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and is associated with adverse metabolic and cardiovascular (CV) outcomes. Anthropometric parameters, such as weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, have been extensively reported in psoriatic disease. However, the associations of body composition and fat distribution with psoriasis have not been fully defined. Objectives. To identify whether patients with psoriatic disease, including psoriatic arthritis, have altered body composition compared with the general population, and to review existing modalities for the assessment of body composition. Methods. Electronic searches of the literature were conducted in PubMed, Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), Cochrane Central Register and Google Scholar. Titles and abstracts were reviewed by two authors independently against a set of prespecified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results. Twenty-five full text articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final narrative analysis. The studies were of heterogeneous design and used a range of objective measures to assess body composition, including simple anthropometric measures, bioimpedance analysis (BIA), dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and computed tomography (CT). Few studies met all the quality assessment criteria. Conclusions. Patients with psoriatic disease reveal defined body composition changes that are independent of obesity and the customary metabolic syndrome, including higher overall body fat, visceral fat and sarcopenia. These findings emphasize that patients with psoriatic disease should be screened for abnormal adipose effects beyond their weight and body mass index (BMI). Our findings show that the last decade has seen an exciting expansion of research interest in the development and validation of new modalities for the assessment of body composition. There is no consensus on the optimal assessment method of body composition for this diverse group, hence there is a need for validation of existing modalities and standardization of assessment tools.

scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRIC PROFILE, BODY COMPOSITION AND VERTICAL JUMP SCORE IN BOXERS AND SWIMMERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Roy ◽  
R. Dalui ◽  
M. Kalinski ◽  
A. Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Sedentary Group ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

<p><strong>Background.</strong> Vertical jump test (VJT) is used in some sport disciplines to evaluate an individual’s lower extremity power. However, VJT data is unavailable in young Indian boxers and swimmers.<br /><strong>Objective.</strong> The given study was aimed to evaluate the VJT, anthropometric profile and body composition in young male Indian swimmers and boxers and compare the data with sedentary control group. The study also explored the relationship of VJT with anthropometric parameters and different components of body composition in the studied groups.<br /><strong>Methods</strong>. Male boxers (n=40), swimmers (n=40) and sedentary subjects (n=40) with similar socio-economic background with age ranging between 21 and 25 years were sampled for the study from Kolkata, India. Body composition was determined by skinfold measurements and VJT was evaluated by Sargent Jump Test.<br /><strong>Results. </strong>One way ANOVA shows significant (p&lt;0.001) difference in body mass, %fat, total body fat (TF), lean body mass (LBM) and VJT score in boxers, swimmers and sedentary groups. Significant positive correlation of LBM with VJT score was associated with a greater jumping height in swimmers. On the other hand, VJT had significant negative (p&lt;0.05) correlation with sum of all the skinfolds, individual skinfold and total fat in both athlete group as well as in the sedentary group.<br /><strong>Conclusion.</strong> Significant intergroup difference was found in the studied parameters. VJT scores obtained in all the groups were well comparable. Higher value of body %fat imposed the unfavourable effect towards achieving higher jumping height mainly in sedentary group.<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>KEY WORDS:</strong> VJT, boxers, swimmers, %fat, LBM.<strong></strong></p>

Functional Movement Patterns and Body Composition of High-Level Volleyball, Soccer, and Rugby Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 740-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Campa ◽  
Alessandro Piras ◽  
Milena Raffi ◽  
Stefania Toselli
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Movement Patterns ◽  
Thigh Muscle ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
High Level ◽  
Rugby Players

Context: Sports practice leads athletes to develop a specific body composition, coordination patterns, and basic motor skills based on the different tactical and physical needs. Objectives: To present and compare a wide range of functional movement patterns and body composition (BC) parameters of high-level male athletes playing different sports and to determine if there was a relationship between the parameters examined. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Team facilities. Participants: A total of 30 volleyball, 25 soccer, and 30 rugby players (age = 25.9 [5.0] y and body mass index = 25.6 [4.1] kg/m2). Interventions: Functional movement patterns and anthropometric measurements were collected by a physician specifically trained. Main Outcome Measures: Body mass index, fat mass, fat-free mass, upper-arm muscle and fat area, calf muscle and fat area, thigh muscle and fat area, and functional movement screen (FMS) scores. In addition to considering the FMS total score, the authors separated the screen into 3 parts: FMSmove, FMSflex, and FMSstab. Results: The rugby players showed a higher number of asymmetrical and dysfunctional movements than the other athletes (P < .01), while the highest scores in FMSflex were obtained by the volleyball players (P < .01). In addition, most of the asymmetrical and painful movements in the athletes were measured on the shoulder mobility test. Muscle and fat areas differed significantly among the athletes (P < .05). Significant associations were found between movement patterns and several BC variables. In particular, large negative correlations were measured between percentage of fat mass (r = −.616; P < .01), upper-arm fat area (r = −.519; P < .01), and FMS total score. Conclusions: Functional movement patterns and BC differ in athletes according to the sport practiced. Furthermore, reaching an optimal BC is essential to achieve a satisfactory quality of movement.

scholarly journals Analysis of Anthropometric and Body Composition Profile in Male and Female Traditional Rowers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7826
Author(s):  
Alfonso Penichet-Tomas ◽  
Basilio Pueo ◽  
Sergio Selles-Perez ◽  
Jose M. Jimenez-Olmedo
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
National Level ◽  
Large Effect Size ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Rowing Performance ◽  
Anthropometric Profile

The anthropometric profile has a fundamental role in rowing performance and young talent detection. The objective of this study was to analyze the anthropometric profile, body composition, and somatotype in traditional rowers, and to analyze which variables can be used as predictors of rowing performance. Twenty-four rowers competing at national level participated in this study, thirteen men and eleven women. Significant differences (p < 0.001) were observed in the height of male rowers (large effect size, d = 1.8) and in body mass (very large effect size, d = 2.4). Also, muscle mass reached a higher percentage in male rowers (d = 3.7), whereas the sum of seven skinfolds (d = 2.0) and body fat percentage (d = 2.0) reached higher values in female rowers, all their difference being significant (p < 0.001) with very large effect size. The somatotype of male rowers was ecto-mesomorph (1.8-4.5-3.0), and the somatotype of female rowers was in the balanced mesomorph (2.8-3.8-2.6). A very strong correlation between height (r = 0.75; p = 0.002) and rowing performance was found in male rowers. Body mass (r = 0.70; p = 0.009) and muscle mass (r = 0.83; p = 0.001) showed also very strong correlation in female rowers. Finally, height was the best predictor of performance for male rowers (R2 = 0.56, p < 0.003) and muscle mass for female rowers (R2 = 0.68, p < 0.002). The anthropometric profile of male and female traditional rowers showed differences to be considered in training programs and talent selection.

scholarly journals Optimizing Nutrition Assessment to Create Better Outcomes in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Review of Current Practices

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2884
Author(s):  
Mara Weber Gulling ◽  
Monica Schaefer ◽  
Laura Bishop-Simo ◽  
Brian C. Keller
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Lung Transplantation ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Lung Transplant ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Body Composition Assessment ◽  
Lung Transplant Recipients ◽  
End Stage

Lung transplantation offers patients with end-stage lung disease an opportunity for a better quality of life, but with limited organ availability it is paramount that selected patients have the best opportunity for successful outcomes. Nutrition plays a central role in post-surgical outcomes and, historically, body mass index (BMI) has been used as the de facto method of assessing a lung transplant candidate’s nutritional status. Here, we review the historical origins of BMI in lung transplantation, summarize the current BMI literature, and review studies of alternative/complementary body composition assessment tools, including lean psoas area, creatinine-height index, leptin, and dual x-ray absorptiometry. These body composition measures quantify lean body mass versus fat mass and may provide a more comprehensive analysis of a patient’s nutritional state than BMI alone.

scholarly journals Limitations of body mass index to assess body composition due to sarcopenic obesity during leukemia therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Etan Orgel ◽  
Nicole M. Mueske ◽  
Richard Sposto ◽  
Vicente Gilsanz ◽  
David R. Freyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sarcopenic Obesity ◽  
Assess Body Composition

scholarly journals Lower Lean Mass Is Associated with Greater Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Lower Extremity Artery Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 911
Author(s):  
Viktoria Muster ◽  
Katharina Gütl ◽  
Gudrun Pregartner ◽  
Andrea Berghold ◽  
Leyla Schweiger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Body Composition Assessment ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Lower Extremity Artery Disease

Background: Arterial stiffness is independently associated with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD). Although obesity is already known as an independent cardiovascular risk factor, it was found that, paradoxically, in patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, an increase in body mass index (BMI) was associated with a decrease in mortality. However, the underlying mechanism of this paradoxical association remain uncertain. In this study, we firstly hypothesize that arterial stiffness correlates with body mass; secondly, the underlying mechanism of the association for patients with LEAD is individual body composition, in particular, lean mass. Methods: The present study was performed as a single-center, prospective, observational analysis. A total of 412 patients with current or previously diagnosed LEAD (Rutherford Classification 2–4) were included, the cfPWV and AIx were measured as indices of arterial stiffness, and a body composition assessment was performed. Results: In male patients, there was a significantly negative correlation between the AIx and lean mass coefficient (p = 0.004, 95% CI: −0.28 (−0.48–0.09)). Conclusion: For patients with peripheral arterial disease, our data show that lower lean mass in male patients is associated with increased arterial stiffness as measured by the AIx. Therefore, progressive resistance training may be beneficial for the reduction in arterial stiffness in PAD patients in secondary prevention.

scholarly journals The Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference as Predictors of Body Composition in Post CSCI Wheelchair Rugby Players (Preliminary Investigations)

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Zwierzchowska ◽  
Marta Głowacz ◽  
Agnieszka Batko-Szwaczka ◽  
Joanna Dudziňska-Griszek ◽  
Aleksandra Mostowik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Visceral Fat ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Obesity Risk ◽  
Wheelchair Rugby ◽  
Low Sensitivity ◽  
Rugby Players

Abstract The enforced sedentary lifestyle and muscle paresis below the level of injury are associated with adipose tissue accumulation in the trunk. The value of anthropometric indicators of obesity in patients with spinal cord injuries has also been called into question. We hypothesized that the Body Mass Index recommended by the WHO to diagnose obesity in general population has too low sensitivity in case of wheelchair rugby players. The study group comprised 14 wheelchair rugby players, aged 32.6 ± 5.1 years, who had sustained CSCI (paralysis of lower limbs and upper extremities). The research tool was the Tanita Viscan visceral and trunk fat analyzer AB140 using the abdominal bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate the visceral fat level (Vfat) and trunk fat percentage (Tfat). The AB140 analyzer also allowed the measurement of body composition of those individuals who could not assume an upright position. Our analyses revealed high and very high correlation coefficients between Vfat and WC (r=0.9), WHtR (r=0.7) and Tfat (r=0.9) whereas the correlation between Vfat and the BMI was weak, especially in the subgroup with Vfat < 13.5% ( r=0.2). The subgroup with Vfat>13.5 exhibited a moderate-level relationship between the BMI and visceral fat increase. It was concluded that the BMI had a low sensitivity for predicting obesity risk in wheelchair rugby players after CSCI. The sensitivity of WC measurement was higher and thus, it may be stated that it constitutes an objective tool for predicting obesity risk in post-CSCI wheelchair rugby players.

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