Subject characteristics
| Elite athletes (n=40) | Low BMI controls (n=23) | High BMI controls (n=23) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 28.8±3.8 | 28.1±5.1 | 30.8±5.6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.1±3.0+ | 22.7±1.8** | 31.2±3.0¥ |
| Body mass (kg) | 101.3±13.8 | 74.3±6.3 | 103.1±13.8 |
| Body fat % (kg) | 16.9±6.1++ | 15±4.6* | 33.9±8.8¥ |
| Lean body mass (kg) | 80±8.9++ | 55.4±5.6** | 65±8¥ |
| Waist/hip ratio | 0.8±0.04++ | 0.8±0.05 | 0.9±0.07¥ |
Data shown as mean±SD, *p<0.01 or **p<0.0005 athletes versus low BMI controls +p<0.01 or ++p<0.0005 athletes versus high BMI controls ¥p<0.0005 high BMI versus low BMI controls. Note only data for 39 athletes was available for waist/hip ratio while only data for 22 controls was assessed for fat (kg) and lean mass (kg).
BMI, body mass index.