Table 3.
Changes (mean ± SD) in anthropometric characteristics between pre- and post-tests.
| Pre-test | Post-test | ES (d) pre vs. post | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team n = 19 | BM (kg) | 100.6 ± 14.2 | 101.1 ± 14.4 | Unclear |
| BF (kg) | 20.9 ± 7.1 | 17.3 ± 5.8a | 0.8 (Moderate) | |
| BF (%) | 20.3 ± 4.8 | 16.7 ± 3.6a | 0.6 (Small) | |
| FFM (kg) | 79.7 ± 8.3 | 83.8 ± 9.1a | −0.5 (Small) | |
| Forwards n = 10 | BM (kg) | 111.6 ± 7.7 | 111.7 ± 7.8 | Unclear |
| BF (kg) | 25.9 ± 4.5 | 21.2 ± 4.0a | 0.8 (Moderate) | |
| BF (%) | 23.2 ± 3.2 | 18.9 ± 2.5a | 0.5 (Small) | |
| FFM (kg) | 85.7 ± 5.4 | 90.5 ± 4.7a | −0.6 (Small) | |
| Backs n = 9 | BM (kg) | 88.4 ± 8.0 | 89.4 ± 10.1 | Unclear |
| BF (kg) | 15.4 ± 5.0 | 12.9 ± 4.0a | 1.5 (Large) | |
| BF (%) | 17.2 ± 4.4 | 14.2 ± 3.0a | 1.1 (Moderate) | |
| FFM (kg) | 73.0 ± 5.2 | 76.5 ± 6.7a | −0.9 (Moderate) |
ES: effect size; BM: body mass; BF: body fat; FFM: fat-free mass.
a
Significant difference when compared with pre-test values (p < 0.01).