New Studies on Anthropometry

Ricardo J. Fernandes is Associated Professor, Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Portugal & Porto Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Porto, Portugal

Preface; Body fat in male master swimmers: dual x-ray absorptiometry vs. skinfold thickness equations; Bone mineral response to physical activity and sport practice; Foot anthropometry; A soccer team anthropometric weighted centroid; Anthropometry of Rowing: An Update; Use and interpretation of anthropometric measures in postmenopausal women; Anthropometry in dentistry new insights; Anthropometrics and competitive swimmers with a disability: a systematic review; Effects of body mass index on segment coordination and joint variability in running; Body fat estimates: how do they relate to each other and to cardiorespiratory fitness?; Body segment parameters for rigid body modelling in biomechanical analyses; Body composition in amputee soccer players: what do we know?; How do the anthropometric variables influence volleyball and beach volleyball performance?; The Runner Structure: anthropometric differences in track events; Anthropometric indicators and health status -- a relationship from infancy to adulthood; Postface; Acknowledgments.