Physical characteristics and body composition
BM was measured to the nearest 0.1 kg using an electronic scale (Selus, Italy) with the volunteers dressed only in light underwear and no shoes. Stature was measured to the nearest 0.5 cm on a standardized Harpenden stadiometer (Holtain Ltd, UK). The body mass index (BMI) was calculated as BM (kg) × stature (m)