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Body composition among long distance runners.

Joana RosadoJoão Pedro DuartePaulo Sousa-E-SilvaDaniela C CostaDiogo Vicente MartinhoJoão Valente-Dos-SantosLuís Manuel Pinto Lopes RamaOscar M TavaresJorge CondeJoaquim M CastanheiraRui S GonçalvesDaniel CourteixManuel João Coelho E Silva
Published in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2020)
UTR-N were younger, presented higher values for body density, and had less fat mass, although no significant differences were found for fat-free mass. The current study evidenced the profile of long-distance runners and the need for weight management programs to regulate body composition.
Keyphrases
  • body composition
  • resistance training
  • bone mineral density
  • adipose tissue
  • fatty acid
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • postmenopausal women