BACKGROUND Lower levels of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are key risk factors of chronic adult diseases. Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are predicted by birth weight, but the underlying parental and pregnancy-related factors remain largely unknown. We examined how prenatal determinants are associated with physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in adol...

Through a sampling survey of the results physical fitness test students Guilin Institute Aerospace Industry in 2018, using analysis variance research method, five variable indicators surveyed were analyzed, and changes during three years university studied. The show that college, has been increasing year by year, but growth rate declining, difference is mainly due to their own high body mass in...

INTRODUCTION Despite the rapid modernization of weapon systems and technological advancements in war-fighting capability, the military profession remains physical in nature. Considerable emphasis is placed on physical training, physical capacity, and ultimately , on physical readiness, regardless of the specific role or occupation that the service member may fill. Irrespective of peacetime or w...

BACKGROUND A vicious circle of decreased physical fitness, early fatigue, and low physical activity levels (PAL) is thought to affect children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, the relationship of changes in physical fitness to changes in PAL and fatigue is unclear. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the associations among changes in physical fitness, walking-related PA...

Background Physical fitness is a crucial variable in people with severe mental illness as these people could be more independent and improve their job opportunities. The present study compared the physical fitness of physically active and inactive people with severe mental illness. Methods Physical fitness was evaluated in sixty-two people with severe mental illness using 11 physical tests th...