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Body Composition Assessment In Masters Level Swimmers, Megan E. Larson, Amy Morgan, Jessica Kiss, Mary-Jon Ludy
Body Composition Assessment In Masters Level Swimmers, Megan E. Larson, Amy Morgan, Jessica Kiss, Mary-Jon Ludy
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Body composition of collegiate swimmers has been extensively studied; however, there are limited reports of body composition among Masters swimmers. This study compared the accuracy of air displacement plethysmography (ADP) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) to the gold standard method of underwater weighing (UWW) in Masters level swimmers. The relationship between percent body fat (%BF) and body mass index (BMI) was also assessed. Recruitment (n = 6 females, 11 males) occurred at two Masters swim clubs. Pearson correlation coefficients revealed no significant differences between ADP, BIA, and UWW (p > 0.05). For both female and male Masters swimmers, the mean %BF …
Predictive Accuracy Of The Nelson Equation Via Bodpod Compared To Commonly Used Equations To Estimate Resting Metabolic Rate In Adults, Bryndan Lindsey, Daniel Shookster, Joel Martin, Nelson Cortes
Predictive Accuracy Of The Nelson Equation Via Bodpod Compared To Commonly Used Equations To Estimate Resting Metabolic Rate In Adults, Bryndan Lindsey, Daniel Shookster, Joel Martin, Nelson Cortes
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 14(2): 1166-1177, 2021. Indirect calorimetry (IC) is considered the gold standard for assessing resting metabolic rate (RMR). However, many people do not have access to IC devices and use prediction equations for RMR estimation. Equations using fat free mass (FFM) as a predictor have been developed to estimate RMR, as a strong relationship exists between FFM and RMR. One such equation is the Nelson equation which is used by the BodPod (BP). Yet, there is limited evidence whether the Nelson equation is superior to other common equations to predict RMR. To examine the agreement between …
Physical And Lifestyle Factors Influencing Bone Density In Jockeys: A Comprehensive Update Of The Bone Density Status Of Irish Jockeys, Arthur Dunne, Giles Warrington, Adrian Mcgoldrick, Jennifer Pugh, Michael Harrison, Siobhan O'Connor, Gillian O'Loughlin, Sarahjane Cullen
Physical And Lifestyle Factors Influencing Bone Density In Jockeys: A Comprehensive Update Of The Bone Density Status Of Irish Jockeys, Arthur Dunne, Giles Warrington, Adrian Mcgoldrick, Jennifer Pugh, Michael Harrison, Siobhan O'Connor, Gillian O'Loughlin, Sarahjane Cullen
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 14(6): 324-337, 2021. Compromised bone density in jockeys has previously been identified as an important health and safety concern in horseracing. Despite this, no update on the bone density status in Irish jockeys has been provided in the past decade. The study aimed to conduct a comprehensive update of the current bone density status in professional Irish jockeys and identify possible contributory physical and lifestyle factors. Eighty-five professional male jockeys (flat n = 39; national hunt (NH) n = 46) completed a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan for the assessment of body composition and bone …
Comparison Of The Three-Site And Seven-Site Measurements In Female Collegiate Athletes Using Bodymetrix, Amanda M. Elsey, Alister K. Lowe, Ashley N. Cornell, Paul N. Whitehead, Ryan T. Conners
Comparison Of The Three-Site And Seven-Site Measurements In Female Collegiate Athletes Using Bodymetrix, Amanda M. Elsey, Alister K. Lowe, Ashley N. Cornell, Paul N. Whitehead, Ryan T. Conners
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 14(4): 230-238, 2021. One method to measure body composition that is gaining popularity is the BodyMetrix™, which uses A-mode ultrasound. A-mode ultrasound, when used with the BodyMetrix™, has been found to be a reliable and a cost-effective tool for measuring overall body fat percentage. Furthermore, the portability and short duration testing features of the BodyMetrix™, allows for testing of a large group of athletes inside or outside of a clinical setting. Despite these advantages, research regarding the BodyMetrix™ is limited and has primarily focused on the seven-site testing technique. However, the three-site technique allows for …