Upper Body Skinfold Thickness is Related to Race Performance in Male Ironman Triathletes

Abstract We investigated the association between skinfold thickness and race performance in male and female Ironman triathletes. Skinfold thicknesses at 8 sites and percent body fat were correlated to total race time including the split times for the 3 sub disciplines, for 27 male and 16 female Iron...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of sports medicine 2011-01, Vol.32 (1), p.20-27
Hauptverfasser:	Knechtle, B., Knechtle, P., Rosemann, T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anthropometry - methods Athletes Athletic Performance - physiology Biological and medical sciences Competitive Behavior - physiology Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Male Physical Exertion Skinfold Thickness Sports Switzerland Training & Testing Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We investigated the association between skinfold thickness and race performance in male and female Ironman triathletes. Skinfold thicknesses at 8 sites and percent body fat were correlated to total race time including the split times for the 3 sub disciplines, for 27 male and 16 female Ironman athletes. In the males, percent body fat (r=0.76; p
ISSN:	0172-4622 1439-3964
DOI:	10.1055/s-0030-1268435