Physical and training characteristics of menarcheal (M-RG) and premenarcheal (PM-RG) gymnasts
| Variable | PM-RG (n = 22) | M-RG (n = 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Values are means (SEM). | ||
| *p<0.05, **p<0.01 compared with M-RG. | ||
| BMI, Body mass index; %BF, percentage body fat. | ||
| Weight (kg) | 39.5 (2.5)** | 49.7 (1.7) |
| Height (cm) | 156.1 (2.2)** | 167.3 (1.5) |
| BMI (kg/m) | 16.3 (0.3)** | 18.0 (0.3) |
| %BF | 13.9 (0.4)** | 17.5 (0.4) |
| Training experience (years) | 6.8 (1.8) | 6.7 (3.4) |
| Training frequency (days/week) | 6.4 (0.8)* | 5.0 (0.1) |
| Training duration (h/day) | 5.6 (0.6)* | 4.5 (0.3) |