| Age (yrs) | Height (cm) | Body Mass (kg) | Lean Mass (kg) | Fat Mass (kg) |
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BCAA | 24.7 ± 0.6 | 177.9 ± 4.6 | 84.3 ± 5.2 | 72.2 ± 4.7 | 12.2 ± 0.7 |
84.2 ± 4.8 | 72.6 ± 4.3 | 11.6 ± 0.7a
|
CHO | 23.5 ± 0.6 | 176.6 ± 5.6 | 78.3 ± 2.9 | 67.8 ± 2.5 | 10.5 ± 0.5 |
76.0 ± 2.4a
| 66.9 ± 2.5a
| 9.1 ± 0.7 |
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adenotes significant difference (p < 0.05) within BCAA and CHO
- All subjects were prescribed the same hypocaloric diet and exercise programs. The BCAA group received 28 g of BCAA (14 g prior/during each workout and 14 g post workout) while the CHO group received 28 g of a carbohydrate/electrolyte supplement (14 g prior/during each workout and 14 g post workout)