Qualitative body composition of cyclists: bioimpedance vector analysis discriminates different categories of cyclists
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) and the phase-angle (PA), derived from bioelectrical impedance raw values (i.e., resistance, R, and reactance, Xc) allow qualitative and descriptive assessments of body composition and hydration status, independent of prediction equations, body weight and body composition models [3,4,5]. Bioelectrical impedance reference values for the healthy normal population, soccer players [6] and several clinical settings are well established [1,2], but are lacking for male cyclists. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to obtain reference bioelectrical impedance data characterizing professional, elite, junior, and amateur male road cyclists.
Authors and Affiliations
Andrea Giorgi| Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Italy.Androni Giocattoli - Sidermec Professional Cycling Team - Medical Board, Italy, Maurizio Vicini| Androni Giocattoli - Sidermec Professional Cycling Team - Medical Board, Italy, Luca Pollastri| Sports Medicine Laboratory, PENTAVIS, Lecco, Italy, Erica Lombardi| Gazprom Rusvelo Russian Pro Cycling Team, Marco Orsini| Area Zero Pro Team, Italy, Marco Bonifazi| Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, Italy, Hannes Gatterer| Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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