Anthropometric Profile Assessed by Bioimpedance and Anthropometry Measures of Male and Female Rugby Players Competing in the Spanish National League

Different rugby positions make different demands on players. It therefore follows that optimum body composition may vary according to the position played. Using anthropometry and bioimpedance analysis (BIA) assess composition, present study aimed compare effect of sex variables using BIA methods. A total 100 competitive players (35 women 65 men) competing in First Spanish National League were recruited voluntarily for convenience this study. In laboratory, was assessed by anthropometry, following recommendations established International Society Advancement Kinanthropometry (ISAK), direct segmental multi-frequency BIA, guidelines Group (GREC) Federation Sports Medicine (FEMEDE). We found sex-related differences height, weight, mass index fat (%) lean DSM-BIA, 4 6 skinfolds (p < 0.05). also observed position-related all 0.05) except mass, as measured both methods determining front thigh skinfold. Body ?6skinfolds differs playing position, backs (16.6 ± 3.8% 92.3 33.9 mm,) vs. forwards (20.0 6.7 115.3 37.6 mm), muscle-adipose (meso-endomorphic somatotype) development predominated sexes. Thus, sexes are taller, heavier fatter, possibly due specific position. addition, measurements method used (DSM-BIA anthropometry), indicating is probably best assessment method.