Relationship Among BMI, Body Surface Area, Fluid Intake, and Sweat Rate on Elite Marching Arts Performers: A Pilot Study

Authors

Haydin C. Pazdur, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Angela Haven A. Barandino, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Miracle M. Busby, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Daniela E. Ferreras, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Theodore M. Locey, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Michael M. Rodriguez, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Christopher R. Hill, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
April Karlinsky, California State University, San BernardinoFollow
Jason Ng, California State University, San BernardinoFollow

Abstract

Elite groups of marching arts performers train at various intensities for long durations. They travel the country through a variety of climates, making hydration an important consideration. PURPOSE: The purpose of our pilot study was to evaluate the relationships between body mass index (BMI), body surface area (BSA), fluid intake, and sweat rate in elite marching arts performers. METHODS: We sampled 6 male and 1 female elite marching arts performers (mean ± SD; age: 20 ± 1 y, height: 177.0 ± 6.0 cm, body mass: 72.3 ± 9.1 kg). BMI was calculated by collecting height on a stadiometer and nude body mass on an electronic scale. Nude body mass was taken before and after participants’ rehearsal block to calculate sweat rate. Pre-measured water containers were provided to participants to track fluid intake. BSA was calculated using the DuBois formula. RESULTS: There were statistically significant, strong positive correlations between BMI and sweat rate (r = 0.838, p = .019), fluid intake and sweat rate (r = 0.776, p = .040), and fluid intake and BSA (r = 0.865, p =

.012). While there were strong positive correlations between BMI and fluid intake (r = 0.755, p = .050), as well as between sweat rate and BSA (r = 0.721, p = .067), these were not statistically significant. DISCUSSION: This population of elite performers has been under-studied and learning about them would benefit their safety and performance. Part of the intention of the current pilot study was to determine if it was feasible to measure this type of traveling group. This initial study has given us insight into the requisite protocols and logistics, paving the way for continued research with a larger sample size and in varying climates.

Recommended Citation

Pazdur, Haydin C.; Barandino, Angela Haven A.; Busby, Miracle M.; Ferreras, Daniela E.; Locey, Theodore M.; Rodriguez, Michael M.; Hill, Christopher R.; Karlinsky, April; and Ng, Jason (2024) "Relationship Among BMI, Body Surface Area, Fluid Intake, and Sweat Rate on Elite Marching Arts Performers: A Pilot Study," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 14: Iss. 4, Article 20.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol14/iss4/20