Conway T L, Cronan T A, Peterson K A
Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA 92138-9174.
Aviat Space Environ Med. 1989 May;60(5):433-7.
This study examined whether percent body fat estimated from a simple circumference technique was more strongly associated with physical fitness than commonly used weight-height indices. Participants included 5,710 Navy men and 477 Navy women. Physical fitness measures included a 1.5-mile run, sit-ups test, sit-reach flexibility test, and an average fitness score. Circumference-estimated percent body fat was more strongly correlated with physical fitness than were any of the weight-height indices. Although the overall pattern of associations was similar for men and women, correlations were stronger for men. Circumference-estimated percent body fat may be more strongly associated with physical fitness because it assesses actual body fat more reliably than weight-height indices.
本研究探讨了通过简单的周长测量技术估算的体脂百分比与常用体重身高指数相比，是否与身体素质有更强的关联。研究参与者包括5710名海军男性和477名海军女性。身体素质测量包括1.5英里跑步、仰卧起坐测试、坐位体前屈柔韧性测试以及平均身体素质得分。与任何体重身高指数相比，通过周长估算的体脂百分比与身体素质的相关性更强。尽管男性和女性的总体关联模式相似，但男性的相关性更强。通过周长估算的体脂百分比可能与身体素质有更强的关联，因为它比体重身高指数更可靠地评估实际体脂。
