Background Poor cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with cardiovascular disease risk
factors. Aim To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between …

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a good summative measure of the body's ability to perform
continuous, rhythmic, dynamic, large-muscle group physical activity, and exercise. In …

Objective To develop sex-specific and age-specific international norms for the 20 m shuttle
run test (20mSRT) in children and youth (aged 9–17 years), and to estimate the prevalence …

Abstract Objectives In childhood (> 6 years-old) and adolescence, fitness testing is feasible,
reliable and related to later health. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility …

Objectives The main purpose of the present meta-analysis was to examine the criterion-
related validity of the distance-and time-based walk/run tests for estimating cardiorespiratory …

Objectives Reference values are necessary for classifying children, for health screening,
and for early prevention as many non-communicable diseases aggravate during growth and …

Background Suboptimal physical activity levels and tolerance, poor motor skills and poor
physical health are demonstrated in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We …

Purpose To identify criterion-referenced standards for cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF); to
estimate the percentage of children and youth that met each standard; and to discuss …

Physical activity in children and youth is associated with physiological, physical, and mental
health benefits with research suggesting that the more physical activity one accumulates, the …

This study analyzed the associations between the 24‐hour movement behaviors
composition and fitness in preschoolers and investigated predicted changes in fitness when …