Table 6.
Change in body weight
Variable | Training session 1 (n = 79) | Training session 2 (n = 79) | Difference between training sessions (p-value) |
---|---|---|---|
Mean weight loss (kg) | 0.4 ± 0.3 | 0.4 ± 0.4 | 0.720* |
Percentage change in weight (%) | 0.7 ± 0.5 | 0.7 ± 0.7 | 0.796* |
Players who lost ≥ 2 % weight, n (%) | 1 (1) | 1 (1) | 1.000# |
Players who gained < 1% weight, n (%) | 4 (5) | 10 (12) | 0.125# |
*: Paired samples t test.
#: Chi-square test.