How well do skinfold equations predict percent body fat in elite soccer players?

T. Reilly, K. George, M. Marfell-Jones, M. Scott, L. Sutton, J. A. Wallace

    Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolynErthygladolygiad gan gymheiriaid

    79 Dyfyniadau (Scopus)

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    The use of generic equations for estimating percent body fat from skinfold thicknesses can be criticised when applied to specific sports. The present aims were to compare existing methods of using skinfold data and to derive an equation for predicting body fat values in professional soccer players. Forty-five professional soccer players (24.2±5.0 years; 82.0±8.5 kg; 1.82±0.07 m) participated. Skinfold thicknesses were assessed at eight sites for the application of existing prediction equations. Skinfold data were also utilised to determine a novel soccer-specific equation. All players had a reference estimate of percent fat by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The existing skinfold equations differed from the DXA-referenced values by varying degrees, the equation of Withers et al. (1987) demonstrating the lowest bias and highest relationship and agreement with DXA. Regression analysis resulted in an equation incorporating anterior thigh, abdominal, triceps and medial calf sites, accounting for 78.4% variance in DXA criterion values.
    Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
    Tudalennau (o-i)607-613
    Nifer y tudalennau7
    CyfnodolynInternational Journal of Sports Medicine
    Cyfrol30
    Rhif cyhoeddi8
    Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs)
    StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 19 Maw 2009

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