Impact of Body Composition Parameters on Lung Function in Athletes
Klara Komici1,2, Fabio D'Amico1,2, Sofia Verderosa1,2
1Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
Nutrients
|September 23, 2022
Summary
Athletes with higher muscle mass and fat-free mass have better lung function. Body composition, particularly waist-to-height ratio in males, can help monitor athletes' respiratory health.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Physiology
- Pulmonary Function
Background:
- Monitoring athlete body composition is crucial for managing weight.
- Limited research explores the link between body composition and athlete respiratory function.
- Understanding this relationship can enhance athlete health monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of body composition on pulmonary function in adult athletes.
- To identify specific body composition parameters influencing respiratory metrics.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from 435 competitive adult athletes.
- Inclusion of body composition parameters and spirometry results.
- Multivariable analysis to assess independent associations.
Main Results:
- Muscle mass and fat-free mass positively correlate with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) in both male and female athletes.
- Waist-to-height ratio shows a negative association with FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC in male athletes.
- These associations remained significant in multivariable analyses.
Conclusions:
- Fat-free mass and muscle mass are independently linked to improved FEV1 and FVC in athletes across genders.
- Waist-to-height ratio is inversely associated with FEV1 and FVC, specifically in male athletes.
- Body composition metrics can serve as valuable indicators for monitoring respiratory function in athletes.
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