Precision of body composition estimation from commercial bioelectrical impedance analysis devices in male Mexican soccer players

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v64.110654

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body composition, bioelectrical impedance analysis, body fat, athlete, soccer

Abstract

Introduction: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) estimates fat-free mass in athletes; however, its precision can be affected by technical errors, biological variability, and fluctuations in hydration levels.

Objective: to evaluate the technical and biological measurement errors in the estimation of body composition in male Mexican soccer players using commercial BIA devices.

Methodology: A quantitative, comparative, correlational longitudinal cohort study was conducted including 31 male soccer players. Participants underwent three assessments across two consecutive laboratory visits: two measurements during the first visit (technical error) and one during the second (biological error). Fat-free mass (FFM) estimated using Omron HBF-306, Tanita BC-514 and Omron HBF-545 BIA devices. To determine the technical error and biological error of measurements, the root means square error (RMSE) and least significant change (LSC).

Results: HBF-514 provided the lowest FFM values across the devices. The body fat estimations from BC-545, significant differences were observed in day-to-day assessment (p<0.05). Reliability analysis revealed a RMSE values of 0.52 kg, 0.24 kg and 0.26 kg and LSC values of 2.36 kg, 1.92 kg and 1.68 kg for FFM using HBF-306, BC-545 and HBF-514 respectively.

Discussion: The precision of BIA devices was lower compared to other studies conducted on general populations, suggesting that athletes’ characteristics may affect the reliability of these devices.

Conclusions: The HBF-306C showed greater variability compared to the other devices while the HBF-514 demonstrates the highest day-to-day reliability, making it a valuable tool for tracking BC in soccer players.

Author Biographies

Manuel A. Vázquez-Bautista, Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas y de la Salud, Universidad de Sonora

investigador destacado en el campo de las ciencias nutricionales y la salud. Obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias Nutricionales de la Universidad de Sonora y continuó su formación con una maestría enfocada en Suplementación, Inmunonutrición y Deporte. Actualmente, se encuentra persiguiendo un doctorado en Ciencias Químico Biológicas y de la Salud en la misma institución, donde investiga Métodos de Composición Corporal y Deporte. Además de su sólida formación académica, Manuel posee una valiosa experiencia en consulta privada, trabajando con atletas de diversas disciplinas como maratonistas, boxeadores, fisicoculturistas, ciclistas y practicantes de crossfit.

Enrique Castilla-Arias, Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas

Licenciado en Nutrición por la Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas. Presenta una sólida formación en el área de las ciencias de la salud y la nutrición. Realizó su servicio social en la Clínica Integral de Nutrición, dando consultas clínicas y destacando en consultas de giro deportivo. Además, ha contribuido al desarrollo de material didáctivo y difusión en materia de nutrición y deporte para redes sociales de marcas afines.

Alejandrina Bautista-Jacobo, Universidad de Sonora

Dra. en Educación. Profesora de Tiempo Completo Titular C del Departamento de Matemáticas de la Universidad de Sonora. Investigadora en el área de la Salud, actividad física y Deporte en poblaciones especiales y en Educación estadística. Miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores Nivel C.

Perla E. Medina-Corral, Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas y de la Salud, Universidad de Sonora

Licenciada en Ciencias Nutricionales por la Universidad de Sonora y cuenta con una maestría en Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud por la misma institución. Durante sus estudios de posgrado, contribuyó en investigación en cáncer de mama y el efecto de compuestos naturales como radiosensibilizadores. En la actualidad, cursa el doctorado en Investigación en Ciencias Químico-Biológicas y de la salud en la misma universidad. Su proyecto doctoral se enfoca en la relación entre la contaminación del aire y gases contaminantes, y las potenciales alteraciones respiratorias en jóvenes futbolistas. Además, uno de sus objetivos de interés es investigar cómo el estado nutricional y el consumo de alimentos con propiedades antioxidantes podría influir en la exacerbación de síntomas alérgicos y daño provocados por estos contaminantes.

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Vázquez-Bautista, M. A., Castilla-Arias, E., Bautista-Jacobo, A., Medina-Corral, P. E., & Delgado-Gaytán, F. (2025). Precision of body composition estimation from commercial bioelectrical impedance analysis devices in male Mexican soccer players. Retos, 64, 394–402. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v64.110654

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