ANALYSIS OF BODY COMPOSITION OF UNPROFESSIONAL ADULT LONG – DISTANCE RUNNERS
Journal Title: Medycyna Sportowa - Year 2017, Vol 33, Issue 2
Abstract
Background. Body composition is one of the factors which influences success in sport. Research confirms that even a few percent’s increase of body mass can worsen athletic performance of the runner. The purpose of the study was to analyse and assess selected anthropometric indices in unprofessional long – distance runners.Material and methods. The study was conducted among 54 people aged 20-60 years: 22 women and 32 men from Czestochowa and nearby area training long – distance running unprofessionally. Body composition was examined using TANITA BC 543 with bioelectrical impedance method.Results. 72% study people were characterized with BMI value between 18,5 and 24,9 kg/m2, mean value 23,17±3,34 kg/m2. The mean water content in the body amounted to 54,68±4,94%, the mean body water in study men was 55,94±5,20% and it was higher than in study women. The mean amount of adipose tissue equaled 21,14±6,69%. The mean amount of fat free mass (FFM) in study group was 54,91±10,80 kg.Conclusions. The body composition of people training long-distance running unprofessionally is mostly normal. The amount of adipose tissue, fat free mass and body water fall in the range of normal values for adult people. The present results confirm that endurance training, including running, helps to keep the appropriate body composition.
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Kamila Musiał, Anna Lipert
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