The physical demands placed on dancers from current choreography and Abstract performance schedules make their physiology and fitness just as important as skill development. However, even at the height of their professional careers, dancers’ aerobic power, muscular strength, muscular balance, bone and joint integrity are the ‘Achilles heels’ of the dance-only selection and training system. This...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the physiological and anthropometric characteristics of amateur rugby league players. METHODS Thirty five amateur rugby league players (19 forwards and 16 backs) were measured for height, body mass, percentage body fat (sum of four skinfolds), muscular power (vertical jump), speed (10 m and 40 m sprint), and maximal aerobic power (multistage fitness test). Data were ...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe levels of inflammation markers in Norwegian children and to examine the associations of adiposity, aerobic fitness, and muscle fitness with markers of inflammation. METHODS In 2005-2006, 1467 nine-year-olds were randomly selected from all regions in Norway. The participation rate was 89%. The inflammatory markers evaluated included C-reactive ...

Background The self-rated health of adolescents and young adults is important for estimating future morbidities mortality. Little known about how physical fitness in younger populations predicts health. This longitudinal study (2003-2017) aims to explore the effects on basis German population–based KiGGS its in-depth study, MoMo. Methods Self-rated was assessed using a one-item scale, measured ...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect 8-week health-related physical education (HRFPE) intervention on 9th-grade students' fitness knowledge (HRFK) level, activity level (PAL), and levels. Methods: Experimental research with two groups, HRFPE, skill-based education, 154 students, measured before after intervention. While experimental group attended HRFPE interven...

ABSTRACT This investigation aimed to compare the level of physical performance military 3rd Military Police Battalion before and during COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were 82 personnel (76 men) who submitted Physical Fitness Test (PFT) in November 2019 repeated it September 2020. 12-minute VO2max tests selected for cardiorespiratory evaluation push-ups sit-up assess localized muscle resist...

This study analyzed the associations between 24-hour movement behaviors composition and fitness in preschoolers investigated predicted changes when time active is reallocated. cross-sectional was carried out with 270 (132 boys; 3.97 ± 0.80 years-old). Light moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (LPA MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB) were verified using an accelerometer. Sleep obtained through int...

Background: English youth typically do not sufficiently engage in the types and intensities of physical activity that develop muscular fitness. The aim this study was to use a combination qualitative techniques explore adolescent boys’ understanding, perceptions, experiences role fitness plays within physically active lifestyles. Methods: Focus group interviews with write, draw, show, tell were...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this review is to synthesize the evidence on the effects of aquatic exercise interventions on physical function and fitness among people with spinal cord injury. DATA SOURCE Six major databases were searched from inception till June 2015: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsychInfo, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane Center Register of Controlled Trials. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS MET...

Background: Global physical inactivity pandemic is responsible for more than 5 million deaths annually through its effects on non-communicable diseases. This requires urgent intervention. Objective: To investigate associations of physical activity with cardiovascular fitness in a cross-sectional retrospective observational study. Data were collected for 21 years from 2530 healthy volunteers and...