Body Composition and Physical Performance

This book surveys the entire field of body composition as it relates to performance. It includes a clear definition of terminology and a discussion of the various methods for measuring body composition. The authored papers represent a state-of-the-art review of this controversial field and address questions such as: What is a better measure of body composition - body fat or lean body mass? Does being overweight for one's height really affect performance? The book also addresses the issue of phys