Body Composition of Women's Ice Hockey Players: Comparison of Estimates Using Skinfolds and iDXA

Gilenstam, Kajsa; Geithner, Christina A.

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“…Female ice hockey athletes in this study were taller (1.64-1.66 m), weighed more (67.3-69.8 kg), and had greater amount of lean muscle mass (45.8-49.4 kg) yet had a similar total percent body fat (25.6-28.6 %) compared to previous studies in female ice hockey athletes [12,16,20,21]. Unlike the males in this study, there were positional differences in female ice hockey athletes with F weighing less than D and G and having lower fat and lean mass than the other two positions.…”

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Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Athletes’ Body Composition Over Competitive Seasons

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Eighty-three male and female (49/34) athletes underwent determination of total fat mass (FM), lean mass (LM), bone mineral density (BMD) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) by dual X-ray absorptiometry during the pre-season, in-season and off-season. Athletes were classified by position of Goalie (G; M/F=7/6), Forward (F; M/F=26/18), or Defenseman (D; M/F=16/10). In males, all positions were similar in weight, FM, LM, BMD and VAT. In females, F weighed less than D and G. FM and VAT was lower in F than D and G, but D was not different from G. LM was lower in F compared to D, but not G, with no differences between D and G. There were no differences in BMD between positions. There were no seasonal changes in males for body composition variables. In females, FM, LM and VAT decreased from pre-season to in-season, while BMD increased. From in-season to off-season, LM increased and BMD decreased. From off-season to pre-season, FM and VAT increased. In conclusion, there were no differences across position or seasonal changes in body composition in males. However, there were positional and seasonal changes in body composition in females, indicating possible differences in training regimens during the off-season compared to males.

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Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Athletes’ Body Composition Over Competitive Seasons

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“…Optimization of body composition promotes optimal performance in ice hockey players [ 4 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Additional lean body mass contributes to power generation and speed, and reduced fat mass decreases frictional resistance during skating, so it is of great importance to assess body composition with accuracy and precision [ 12 ]. Indeed, talent identification processes have been developed based on the assessment of anthropometric profiles, which vary according to play position [ 2 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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“…Hence, the inherent characteristics of ice hockey and its environmental conditions have nutritional implications for maintaining energy, carbohydrate availability, and fluid balance, which could affect health status and performance [ 12 , 26 ]. Nonetheless, team sport athletes, including ice hockey players, do not usually meet their dietary intake recommendations and report eating disorders such as restrictive eating, low energy intake, or nutrient deficiencies.…”

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“…Several studies have shown that female athletes are at increased risk for macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies [ 3 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. While proper nutrition is a key component of health and performance, female athletes are at an increased risk of nutrient deficiencies, eating disorders, and dietary-related health issues compared to their male counterparts.…”

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Cross-Sectional Study of the Anthropometric Profile and Nutrient Status of Elite Female Ice Hockey Players: Differences by Play Position

Jiménez-Casquet,

Conde-Pipo,

Valenzuela-Barranco

et al. 2024

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Both the characteristics of ice hockey and the environmental conditions in which it is played affect the maintenance of the player’s nutritional status and, therefore, their state of health and performance. The primary aim of this work was to examine the anthropometric profile, estimated energy expenditure, and macronutrient and micronutrient dietary intake of elite female ice hockey players by play position. As a secondary aim, their dietary intakes were compared with the recommendations. Hypotheses suggest variations in body composition based on ice hockey players’ positions, with the expectation that these athletes may not align with energy and nutrient recommendations. Fifteen elite female ice hockey players were anthropometrically measured, basal metabolic rate and total energy expenditure were estimated, a 3-day, 24 h recall questionnaire was registered, and the results were compared with the recommended dietary intake for the Spanish population. Each player’s position on the field requires an individualized physical and nutritional approach. There are no significant imbalances (p > 0.05) between energy and nutrient intake in relation to the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI); however, increasing the consumption of vegetables and seafood while reducing meat and fat intake would assist these athletes in maintaining a healthier energy balance, optimizing body composition, and aligning with nutritional parameters that are better suited to enhance physical performance.

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“…The authors suggested that training programs should be adjusted for individual players to correct these asymmetries (9). The need for proper strength and conditioning programs for athletes to improve physiological gains and symmetries, such as improvement in lean-tissue mass, and optimization of performance while preventing decrements during the season was also emphasized by other authors (6,10,14,35). Thus, investigating different anthropometric parameters such as asymmetries in body composition in ice hockey players may serve as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of injuries and from the vantage point of strengthening the performance of the team (11,35).…”

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Body Composition Asymmetries in University Ice Hockey Players and Their Implications for Lower Back Pain and Leg Injury

Resta

Frenette

Rizk

et al. 2022

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Resta, T, Frenette, S, Rizk, A, and Fortin, M. Body composition asymmetries in university ice hockey players and their implications for lower back pain and leg injury. J Strength Cond Res 36(10): 2830-2836, 2022-Right to left asymmetries in body composition have been examined across many sports, suggesting possible implications for lower back pain (LBP) and decreased level of performance. However, we are not aware of any study that has examined the presence and implications of morphological asymmetries in ice hockey players. The purpose of this study was to (a) investigate body composition asymmetries in female and male university-level ice hockey players and (b) examine whether the degree of body composition asymmetry is associated with the history of LBP and lower-limb injury (LLI). A total of 32 players (female 5 18, male 5 14) were included in this cross-sectional study (e.g., university research center setting). Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) was used to acquire body composition measurements. The parameters of interest included bone mass, lean body mass, and fat mass, for the right and left sides and body segments (e.g., arm, leg, trunk, and total), separately. The history of LBP and LLI was obtained using a self-reported demographic questionnaire. The statistical significance for the study was set at p , 0.05. Our findings revealed significant side-to-side asymmetry in arm and total bone mass in females, with higher values on the right side. Both males and females also had significantly greater trunk lean body mass on the left side. With the exception of greater arm bone mass asymmetry being associated with LBP in the past 3 months, there was no other significant association between the degree of asymmetry with LBP and LLI. This study provides novel data regarding the presence of asymmetry in body composition in university-level ice hockey players. Monitoring body composition in athletes provides information that can be used by athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to develop injury prevention, performance optimization, and targeted rehabilitation programs.

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Body Composition of Women's Ice Hockey Players: Comparison of Estimates Using Skinfolds and iDXA

Cited by 4 publications

References 31 publications

Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Athletes’ Body Composition Over Competitive Seasons

Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Athletes’ Body Composition Over Competitive Seasons

Cross-Sectional Study of the Anthropometric Profile and Nutrient Status of Elite Female Ice Hockey Players: Differences by Play Position

Body Composition Asymmetries in University Ice Hockey Players and Their Implications for Lower Back Pain and Leg Injury

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