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Table 1 Mean competitor characteristics at the start line and finishing line ( n= 13)

From: A case study evaluation of competitors undertaking an antarctic ultra-endurance event: nutrition, hydration and body composition variables

Variables

Start line

Finishing line

Age (years)

40.1 ± 8.9

 

Weight (kg)

83.9 ± 10.3

75.8 ± 7.4

Body fat (%)

21.9 ± 3.8

16.2 ± 5.0

Fat mass (kg)

18.7 ± 3.9

12.5 ± 3.9

Lean body mass (kg)

66.5 ± 9.3

64.5 ± 7.7

Waist circumference (cm)

90.8 ± 6.6

78.2 ± 10.2

Thigh circumference (cm)

58.2 ± 4.0

53.6 ± 2.5