Exploring morpho-functional and cardiometabolic parameters in elite female athletes with extreme anthropometry

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Authors

Giuseppe Di Gioia · International Olympic Committee

Armando Ferrera · International Olympic Committee

Margherita Rigillo · University of Milan

Sara Monosilio · International Olympic Committee

Federica Mango · International Olympic Committee

Viviana Maestrini · International Olympic Committee

Lucrezia Macori

Abstract

Athletes with extreme anthropometry exhibit, especially those with a high BMI, worse cardiovascular risk despite the same cardiorespiratory function. Athletes with high BMI exhibit increased LV thickness, while athletes with high height showed increased LV dimensions. Indexing for weight should not be used in extreme anthropometry.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Genetics and Physical Performance Cardiovascular and exercise physiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: The Physician and Sportsmedicine

DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2026.2649722

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