Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) and Somatotype in Female Rugby Players

Body composition (BC) determines strength, power, and agility in sports such as rugby. Not only is the study of morphology BC essential to establish player positions, but it also allows optimisation competitive performance. The aim this was analyse different models (anthropometry bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)) a female rugby team. Their somatotype compared with vector (BIVA) graph. A cross-sectional carried out on 19 women (8 forwards 11 backs). Anthropometric BIA (50 kHz, tetrapolar electrode configuration) measurements were taken using standard protocols estimated. Somatotype calculated Heath–Carter method. Classic specific BIVA applied. Student’s t, Mann–Whitney, or Chi-squared tests used for variable comparisons. Agreement determined via intraclass coefficient correlations. Forwards showed higher BMI fat mass, there no differences skeletal muscle masses. Most players an endomorphic mesomorph somatotype. Specific BIVA, not classic detected according position. Moreover, individual’s interpretation consistent their In team, are This both BIVA. application (classic specific) may yet prove be very useful strategy sports.