functional-fitness levels in middle-aged men
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E. S. Wallace PhD, J. A. White PhD*, A. Downie FFOMt, G. Dalzell MDt and D. Doran BA§ Department of Sport and Leisure Studies and NIBEC, University of Ulster, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, *Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK, tOccupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Services, Northern Telecom Europe Limited, London, UK, tRegional Medical Cardiology Centre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and §Physical Education Centre, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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