PURPOSE: The purpose of this investigation was to validate or cross-validate body fat percentage (BF%) estimated via four different skinfold models to the criterion dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in a cohort of college-age female athletes. METHODS: Forty college-age female athletes f...
Future studies will be required to evaluate the performance of RFM in other ethnicities (e.g. Asians and Native-American populations) as well as in children, athletes, and in individuals with specific diseases. (3) Our study was cross-sectional and used a single-point measurement of each ...
Let’s check the US millionaire distribution by age and race. 9. What is the average age of US millionaires? (Source: Spectrem) According to a report about the US millionaire population by age, the average age of US millionaires is 62 years old. About 38% of US millionaires are over ...
The reference point was set at the BMI for the 25th percentile in the men and women by race. We then obtained the reference point for %BF that corresponds to BMI values at the 25th percentile through the regression equations of %BF with BMI by sex and race [black men (%BF: 18.8%; ...
"Redshirting" is a term that comes from the world of college sports, describing athletes who are kept off the field until they develop certain skills. They often sit out a year or more. Many parents with children ready to start school have adopted the same line of thin...
Body fat is an essential measure of health, but stating a specific body fat level is “unhealthy” doesn’t tell the whole story. In fact, some overweight people who exercise can be healthier than their leaner, non-exercising counterparts.3 ...
The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) and percentage-based resistance training (PBRT) on anaerobic ability, sprint performance, and jumping ability. Eighteen female basketball players from a Sport College were randomly divided into two groups...
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