Table 3. Backward method multiple-linear-regression analysis of the associations
of body water with significant predictor variables in male swimmers (n = 27).

β

SE

P

Adjusted R2

1Total body water (L)

.77

DXA Lean mass (g)

.88

.00

.00

2Intracellular water (L)

.58

DXA Lean mass (g)

.91

.00

.00

DXA Fat mass (g)

-.30

.00

.06

3Extracellular water (L)

.85

DXA Lean mass (g)

.93

.00

.00

1. Total body water model: F1,26 = 85.7, p < 0.00; Fat mass and bone mineral content were not significant predictors in this model.
2. Intracellular water model: F2,26 = 18.9, p < 0.00; Bone mineral content was not a significant predictor in this model.
3. Extracellular water model: F1,26 = 150.6, p < 0.00; Fat mass and bone mineral content were not significant predictors in this model.