Relationships between Body Composition and Gait Speed in Young Females

[Purpose] To investigate relationships between body composition and gait speed in young females. [Participants and Methods] Forty young females were recruited for this study, and their gait speed, cadence, body weight, total muscle mass, and right and left leg muscle mass, SMI and FFMI were measured. For statistical analysis, the measured and calculated values were compared, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was calculated. A single regression analysis was performed on the correlated items. [Results] The females' gait speed showed weak positive correlations with the total muscle mass, right and left leg muscles mass, and SMI. [Conclusion] The results suggest that total muscle mass, right and left leg muscle mass, and SMI may be indicators of gait speed in young females.