Skinfold estimates of body fat among marathon runners

Authors:
  • DCD. L. Costill
    D. L. Costill
  • RBR. Bowers
    R. Bowers
  • WKW. F. Kammer
    W. F. Kammer
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Abstract
3 separate equations selected after a thorough review of the literature. An average of the 3 equations resulted in a body density estimate of 1.084 for the marathoners as compared to 1.071 and 1.062 for college men and faculty, respectively. It was concluded that marathon runners possess about 7.5% body fat or 5% less fat than the college men and nearly 9% less than the faculty group. ©1970The American College of Sports Medicine...