Publications by authors named "Gary D Steffes"
J Strength Cond Res
July 2013
Article Synopsis
- Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is a combination of risk factors for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, and this study aimed to investigate its prevalence among high school and college football players based on their body fat percentage.*
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- Out of 205 football players tested, 6.8% met the American Heart Association's criteria for MetSyn, with 92.3% of those cases found in offensive and defensive linemen, highlighting a significant link between higher body fat and MetSyn.*
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- The study concluded that awareness of MetSyn risks is crucial, particularly for coaches of heavier positions like linemen, to promote athlete safety and health due to the serious health implications associated with high body fat levels.*
