A Nomogram for the Estimate of Percent Body Fat from Generalized Equations |
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| Authors: | William B Baun Michele R Baun Peter B Raven |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Biology , North Texas State University , Denton , TX , 76203 , USA;2. Physical Education Department , North Texas State University , USA;3. Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine , Institute of Human Fitness , Fort Worth, TX , 76107 , USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Fifteen well-conditioned college women, who had been thoroughly trained in the correct technique for women's push-ups, were tested for maximal pushing strength in two positions and for the number of complete push-ups they were able to perform at the rate of 41 push-ups per minute. For statistical purposes, calculations of maximal strength for each individual were based upon the average of the recorded maximal arm strengths in the high and low positions plus the average of the weight supported in the high and low positions. The work load was calculated from the distance between the high and low positions, the average supported weight, and the number of push-ups the subject was able to perform until exhausted. A correlation coefficient of .76 was obtained between the calculated maximal strength measures and the work load, indicating a statistically significant positive relationship. |
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| Keywords: | body composition body fat skinfolds nomogram |
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