Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a non-invasive and rapid method for estimating body composition, including body fat and muscle mass for the athlete population [remember that the current BMI scale is inaccurate for athletes, because it was first developed to study POPULATIONS, not INDIVIDUALS and does not take lean mass into consideration - meaning that athletes are wrongly classed as ‘overweight’ in many scenarios!]
Previous studies have indicated that bioelectrical impedance can accurately estimate skeletal muscle mass and intracellular water, even in athletes who possess muscle qualities distinct from the general adult population
READ THE ARTICLE HERE! Measurement of skeletal muscle mass using the bioelectrical impedance technic in athletes | ScienceDaily
Check out our next post for discussion on why this research matters in the world of sports science!