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Body composition among long distance runners
Rosado, Joana; Duarte, João P; Sousa-e-Silva, Paulo; Costa, Daniela C; Martinho, Diogo V; Valente-dos-Santos, João; Rama, Luís M; Tavares, Óscar M; Conde, Jorge; Castanheira, Joaquim; Soles-Gonçalves, Rui; Courteix, Daniel; Coelho-e-Silva, Manuel J.
  • Rosado, Joana; Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. Coimbra Health School. Coimbra. PT
  • Duarte, João P; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
  • Sousa-e-Silva, Paulo; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
  • Costa, Daniela C; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
  • Martinho, Diogo V; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
  • Valente-dos-Santos, João; University of Coimbra. CIDAF. Coimbra. PT
  • Rama, Luís M; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
  • Tavares, Óscar M; Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. Coimbra Health School. Coimbra. PT
  • Conde, Jorge; Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. Coimbra Health School. Coimbra. PT
  • Castanheira, Joaquim; Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. Coimbra Health School. Coimbra. PT
  • Soles-Gonçalves, Rui; Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. Coimbra Health School. Coimbra. PT
  • Courteix, Daniel; University of Clermont Auvergne. Laboratory of Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise in Physiological and Pathological conditions. Clermont-Ferrand. FR
  • Coelho-e-Silva, Manuel J; University of Coimbra. Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education. Coimbra. PT
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(2): 180-186, Feb. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136170
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to examine the body composition of adult male ultra-trail runners (UTR) according to their level of participation (regional UTR-R, vs. national UTR-N). METHODS The sample was composed of 44 adult male UTR (aged 36.5±7.2 years; UTR-R n=25; UTR-N n=19). Body composition was assessed by air displacement plethysmography, bioelectrical impedance, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. In addition, the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was applied. A comparison between the groups was performed using independent samples t-test. RESULTS Significant differences between groups contrasting in the competitive level were found for chronological age (in years; UTR-R 38.8±8.2 vs. UTR-N 33.5±4.1); body density (in L.kg-1; UTR-R 1.062±0.015 vs. UTR-N 1.074±0.009); and fat mass (in kg; UTR-R 12.7±6.8 vs. UTR-N 7.6±2.7). CONCLUSION UTR-N were younger, presented higher values for body density, and had less fat mass, although no significant differences were found for fat-free mass. The current study evidenced the profile of long-distance runners and the need for weight management programs to regulate body composition.
RESUMO
RESUMO OBJETIVO O presente estudo objetivou examinar a composição corporal dos corredores de ultra-trail (UTR) e, adicionalmente, comparar dois grupos de acordo com o nível de participação (Regional vs. Nacional, respectivamente UTR-R e UTR-N). MÉTODOS A amostra foi composta por 44 corredores adultos masculinos (36,5±7,2 anos de idade; UTR-R n=25; UTR-N n=19). A composição corporal foi avaliada recorrendo à pletismografia de ar deslocado, bioimpedância elétrica e absorciometria de raios X de dupla energia. Adicionalmente, foi utilizado o Questionário de Frequência Alimentar. A comparação entre grupos foi realizada com base na prova t-student para amostras independentes. RESULTADOS Foram encontradas diferenças significativas por nível de competição para as seguintes variáveis dependentes idade cronológica (em anos; UTR-R 38,8±8,2 vs. UTR-N 33,5±4,1); densidade corporal (em kg/L; UTR-R 1,062±0,015 L/kg vs. UTR-N 1,074±0,009); massa gorda (em kg; UTR-R 12,7±6,8 kg vs. UTR-N 7,6±2,7). CONCLUSÃO Os UTR-N tendem a ser mais jovens e apresentam valores superiores de densidade corporal e, consequentemente, valores menores de massa gorda, sendo a massa isenta de gordura semelhante entre os grupos. O presente estudo determinou o perfil dos corredores adultos masculinos de longa distância (ultra-trail), realçando a importância de uma cuidadosa regulação da massa corporal.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Running / Body Composition Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra/PT / University of Clermont Auvergne/FR / University of Coimbra/PT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Running / Body Composition Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra/PT / University of Clermont Auvergne/FR / University of Coimbra/PT