Aims To analyze the association of classic and specific bioelectrical impedance vector
analysis (BIVA) and phase angle with reference techniques for the assessment of body …

Simple Summary Bioelectrical and body composition proprieties are linked to health status
and physical performance. The bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) is a valid …

Background Mortality attributable to heart failure remains high. The prevalence of heart
failure in patients with diabetes mellitus ranges from 19 to 26%. It is estimated that up to 21.1 …

Background & aims With high prevalence of overweight and obesity in developed countries,
the assessment of body composition in children and adolescents is of growing interest. The …

Phase angle (PhA) is a marker of health and cellular integrity and is used as a tool for
predicting nutritional status in children with various health conditions. Even though physical …

Objectives In adults with type 1 diabetes, resistance exercise (RE) is associated with more
stable blood glucose (BG) levels than aerobic exercise, both during and after exercise. In …

Background: Systematic physical activity can permanently prevent disadvantageous
developments in the human body. This is very important especially for women, for whom the …

Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) leads to progressive changes in body composition
such as loss of muscle mass and increase in adiposity. In healthy subjects, anthropometric …

Purpose Fat free mass (FFM) is considered the metabolically active component of human
body and is positively associated with maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2 max). However, FFM is …

Peak oxygen uptake (V′ O2peak) is recognised as the best expression of aerobic fitness.
Therefore, it is essential that V′ O2peak reference values are accurate for interpreting a …