Use of phase angle as an indicator of overtraining in sport and physical training.

ABSTRACT: The use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is now well established in healthcare as an essential support tool for patient management in various clinical settings. Its use in sports is rapidly expanding due to the valuable insights it offers, helping to better structure athletes' diets and training programs, thereby optimizing their performance. In the context of sport, however, there is a consensus regarding the importance of proper interpretation of BIA-derived data, which cannot be limited to mere estimation of body composition. In this sense, therefore, the evaluation and interpretation of raw bioelectrical parameters, including resistance, reactance, and phase angle (PhA) is of relevant importance. The assessment of PhA is particularly significant in the context of sports, as it

SUBMITTER: Annunziata G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605935 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature