This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition.The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body compositionbody fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for one’s height really affect performance?The book also addresses the issue of physical appearance as it relates to body fatness and performance. It includes an in-depth discussion of many of the topics of interest to those involved in sports medicine and exercise physiology.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 372 ● ISBN 9780309557337 ● Editor Bernadette M. Marriott & Judith Grumstrup-Scott ● Publisher National Academies Press ● Published 1992 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7146989 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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