1 Introduction Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measures impedance, which is the opposition of frequency-dependent current flow. Fat-free mass (FFM) consists…
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The usefulness of total body protein mass models for adolescent athletes
1 Introduction Protein is the second major component of the fat-free mass (FFM) (1), i.e., on a molecular level of…
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Association between changes in lean mass, muscle strength, endurance, and power following resistance or concurrent training with differing high protein diets in resistance-trained young males
Introduction Resistance training (RT) is considered the most effective approach to promote anabolic-related adaptations, including increases in muscle strength, and…
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Assessing skeletal muscle mass and lean body mass: an analysis of the agreement among dual X-ray absorptiometry, anthropometry, and bioelectrical impedance
1 Introduction An accurate estimation of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is of vital importance in both health and sports (1–3).…
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Body recomposition is commonly defined as the simultaneous process of reducing body fat while maintaining or increasing lean mass, frequently…
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Effects of exercise with or without β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in patients with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
1 Introduction Sarcopenia is a progressive, generalized skeletal muscle disorder that is characterized by accelerated loss of muscle mass and/or…
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