Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of amateur ultramarathon runners

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https://doi.org/10.52521/nutrivisa.v12i1.15298

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ultramarathon; anthropometry; physiology.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric and physiological profile of amateur ultramarathon athletes. The sample consisted of 13 male amateur athletes aged 21 to 60. Anthropometric, biochemical and ventilatory assessments were performed. Regarding the anthropometric assessment, the average Body Mass Index (BMI) of the sample was classified as overweight, while the body fat percentage (%BF) of the sample was considered above the recommended range. The sample presented, at rest, mean values of Heart Rate (HR), Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) and Oxygen Consumption (VO₂) within normal limits. Biochemical analyzes resulted in lactate, glucose, cortisol and creatinine within recommended parameters. In this study, the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of amateur ultramarathon runners correspond to the profile obtained in other studies with similar samples.

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2025-06-12

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SERPA, G. L. de; LIMA CORREIA, A. L.; SALVIANO DE MATOS , R.; DA SILVA VASCONCELOS, M.; FELIPE DA SILVA , A. K.; SÁ FERNANDES , A. K.; CARNEIRO LOUREIRO, A. C. Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of amateur ultramarathon runners. Journal of Nutrition and Health Surveillance, Fortaleza, v. 12, n. 1, p. e15298, 2025. DOI: 10.52521/nutrivisa.v12i1.15298. Disponível em: https://revistas.uece.br/index.php/nutrivisa/article/view/15298. Acesso em: 17 feb. 2026.

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