Body Fat Percentage and Mood State in Bodybuilders

The aim of the present study was to analyse whether mood state is influenced by fat percentage in bodybuilding practitioners. Quantitative, associative, and cross-sectional research was conducted with 82 practitioners (18-40 years) in Cajazeiras, PB. Jackson and Pollock's seven-skinfold protocol was used to measure fat percentage (%F), and the BRUMS questionnaire assessed mood. Data were analysed using JASP software, employing normality tests, chi-square, Pearson correlation, and ANOVA (p ≤ 0.05). A weak positive correlation was found between %F and fatigue (r=0.219; p=0.048) and a weak negative correlation between %F and vigour (r=-0.263; p=0.017). Men exhibited higher depression levels (p=0.012). No significant associations were found between practice time and mood. Higher fat percentages were associated with negative mood states, such as fatigue, while lower %F was linked to vigour.