Differences in Anthropometric Parameters Between Male Athletes and Sedentary Males

Authors : Hatice Sarı, Elif Sibel Atış

Pages : 60-71

Doi:10.55238/seder.1616872

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study was conducted to demonstrate the anthropometric differences between athletes who have been training at least three times per week for a minimum of two years and healthy individuals (sedentary) who do not exercise. Method: Thirty males aged between 18-31 years (athlete group N=15; sedentary group N=15) participated in the study. Body mass index, weight, muscle percentage, fat percentage, water percentage data were obtained with the Tanita body composition analyzer. Circumference and length were measured with a tape measure and subcutaneous fat thickness was measured with a caliper (Holtain). Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman correlation analysis were performed to compare the two groups. Results: Body mass index, fat/muscle/water percentages, hand length, waist and abdominal circumference, waist-hip ratio, posterior upper arm and abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness demonstrated statistically significant differences between the groups (p<0.05). While a positive and moderate correlation was found between back subcutaneous fat thickness and chest subcutaneous fat thickness in athletes (r=,538; p<0,05), a positive and high correlation was found between back subcutaneous fat thickness and chest subcutaneous fat thickness in sedentary people (r=,748; p<0,01). Conclusion: This study clearly demonstrates that regular exercise for two years or more leads to significant differences in body composition compared to sedentary individuals, specifically decreasing body fat, increasing muscle mass and reducing central adiposity.
Keywords : Antropometrik Parametreler, Vücut Kompozisyonu, Yağ Yüzdesi, Deri Altı Yağ Kalınlığı