Body fat of competitive volleyball players: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reference values of body fat for competitive volleyball players are lacking, making it difficult to interpret measurement results. This review systematically summarized published data on the relative body fat of volleyball players and calculated potential differences between sex, measurement method, and competitive level.

Methods

The protocol followed the Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. The literature search was conducted using five electronic databases to retrieve all relevant publications from January 1, 2010, to July 1, 2021. The 63 studies including 2607 players that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed using random-effects models. Data were reported as pooled mean body fat with 95% confidence intervals.

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SUBMITTER: Matlosz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10431728 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature