ANALYSIS OF TOTAL BODY COMPOSITION WITH BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE IN ATHLETES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 18
Date Issued
2025
Author(s)
Engin Emini
Abstract
Introduction. Athletes between the ages of 15 and 18 belong to a very
vulnerable group in sports medicine. Total body composition analysis in these
athletes is of particular importance.
Materials and Methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the age
differences of total body composition with multi-frequency bioelectrical
impedance (BMI) in male athletes between the ages of 15 and 18. The analysis
was done with In Body 720 analyzer in 140 athletes included in competitive
sports. We analysed body weight (BW), body height (BH), body mass index
(BMI), body fat mass (BFM and %BFM), skeletal muscle mass (SMM and
%SMM) and bone mineral mass (BMM and %BMM).
Results. SMM significantly increased (F = 2.83637, p 0.05) from 33.83 ±
6.4 kg in 15 years old to 38.25 ± 8.1 kg in 18 years old athletes. The increase
of BMM and %BMM is not significant. BFM and %BFM show elevation over
the age of 17.
Conclusion. In athletes from NM the skeletal muscle mass and bone mineral
mass increase, while the body fat mass stagnates during the age period
between 15 and 18.
vulnerable group in sports medicine. Total body composition analysis in these
athletes is of particular importance.
Materials and Methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the age
differences of total body composition with multi-frequency bioelectrical
impedance (BMI) in male athletes between the ages of 15 and 18. The analysis
was done with In Body 720 analyzer in 140 athletes included in competitive
sports. We analysed body weight (BW), body height (BH), body mass index
(BMI), body fat mass (BFM and %BFM), skeletal muscle mass (SMM and
%SMM) and bone mineral mass (BMM and %BMM).
Results. SMM significantly increased (F = 2.83637, p 0.05) from 33.83 ±
6.4 kg in 15 years old to 38.25 ± 8.1 kg in 18 years old athletes. The increase
of BMM and %BMM is not significant. BFM and %BFM show elevation over
the age of 17.
Conclusion. In athletes from NM the skeletal muscle mass and bone mineral
mass increase, while the body fat mass stagnates during the age period
between 15 and 18.
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