BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS IN FEMALE FITNESS COMPETITORS AND RECREATIONISTS
Date Issued
2023-09-27
Author(s)
Adam Gligoroski
Zivko Stojchev
Abstract
The fitness became very popular sport for women globally, whether they are involved in
exercise as leisure activity or for competitive reasons.Body shape and suitable body
composition is a primary goal for all participants in fitness programs, recreationists and
competitors. The aim of this study isto compare the body composition characteristics of female
fitness and bodybuilding recreationists and competitors. This study involved 39 adult women,
aged 18 to 40, who were divided into four groups: women competitors (N= 9), recreational
women (N=30), Body composition was analyzed with bioelectrical impedance analysis,
InBody 720. The comparison of BIA obesity parameters showed that BMI was insignificantly
different between competitors and recreationists, 22.5 vs 23.03 ( p=0.659). The fitness
competitors showed higher volume of body fluids (ICW and ECW), higher protein and
mineral components. Body fat mass (BFM) was statistically greater in recreationists comparing
the competitors 18.58 kg vs 12.47 kg. Mean values of body fat percentage were also statistically
higher in recreationists in comparison with the competitors, 27.25% vs 16.39%. Fitness
competitorshad a significantly higher fat-free mass, i.e. muscle component, and
significantlylower fat component. Recreational exercisers had significantly higher parameters
of obesity (body fat mass, BF% and WHR) than fitness contestants.
exercise as leisure activity or for competitive reasons.Body shape and suitable body
composition is a primary goal for all participants in fitness programs, recreationists and
competitors. The aim of this study isto compare the body composition characteristics of female
fitness and bodybuilding recreationists and competitors. This study involved 39 adult women,
aged 18 to 40, who were divided into four groups: women competitors (N= 9), recreational
women (N=30), Body composition was analyzed with bioelectrical impedance analysis,
InBody 720. The comparison of BIA obesity parameters showed that BMI was insignificantly
different between competitors and recreationists, 22.5 vs 23.03 ( p=0.659). The fitness
competitors showed higher volume of body fluids (ICW and ECW), higher protein and
mineral components. Body fat mass (BFM) was statistically greater in recreationists comparing
the competitors 18.58 kg vs 12.47 kg. Mean values of body fat percentage were also statistically
higher in recreationists in comparison with the competitors, 27.25% vs 16.39%. Fitness
competitorshad a significantly higher fat-free mass, i.e. muscle component, and
significantlylower fat component. Recreational exercisers had significantly higher parameters
of obesity (body fat mass, BF% and WHR) than fitness contestants.
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