| Control (n = 15) | Bodybuilders (n = 15) | Distance runners (n = 15) |
---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 26.3 ± 2.0 | 24.9 ± 2.7 | 19.8 ± 0.8 |
Career (years) |  | 7.6 ± 3.7 | 7.5 ± 2.1 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.9 ± 4.2+ | 28.1 ± 2.6*** | 20.5 ± 0.9¥¥¥ |
Lean tissue (kg) | 56.5 ± 4.6+++ | 70.4 ± 9.2*** | 51.8 ± 4.1¥¥ |
Fat tissue (kg) | 19.4 ± 7.9++ | 11.9 ± 4.5*** | 5.5 ± 1.1¥¥¥ |
Body fat % | 23.9 ± 6.9+++ | 14 ± 5.1*** | 9.2 ± 1.6¥¥¥ |