Body composition among long distance runners.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
; 66(2): 180-186, 2020 May 15.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The current study aimed to examine the body composition of adult male ultra-trail runners (UTR) according to their level of participation (regional UTR-R, vs. national UTR-N).METHODS:
The sample was composed of 44 adult male UTR (aged 36.5±7.2 years; UTR-R n=25; UTR-N n=19). Body composition was assessed by air displacement plethysmography, bioelectrical impedance, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. In addition, the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was applied. A comparison between the groups was performed using independent samples t-test.RESULTS:
Significant differences between groups contrasting in the competitive level were found for chronological age (in years; UTR-R 38.8±8.2 vs. UTR-N 33.5±4.1); body density (in L.kg-1; UTR-R 1.062±0.015 vs. UTR-N 1.074±0.009); and fat mass (in kg; UTR-R 12.7±6.8 vs. UTR-N 7.6±2.7).CONCLUSION:
UTR-N were younger, presented higher values for body density, and had less fat mass, although no significant differences were found for fat-free mass. The current study evidenced the profile of long-distance runners and the need for weight management programs to regulate body composition.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Running
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Body Composition
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal