Background Strength training (ST) uses different training methods, such as free weights,
body weight, elastic bands or machines to generate resistance force. There is evidence of …

Long periods of free-movement restrictions may negatively affect cardiorespiratory fitness
and health. The present study investigated changes after the COVID-19 confinement in …

Background Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), which reflects the overall aerobic capacity of
the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems, is significantly related to health …

Background: Open Access Editor's Choice Article The Impact of COVID-19-Related
Mitigation Measures on the Health and Fitness Status of Primary School Children in Austria …

Using the population-based data we aim to estimate the general population trends of
multiple components of physical fitness of children, identify critical structural changes in …

Background Physical education classes are widely accepted as one of the most effective
settings for promoting physical activity and health and have often been used to implement …

Background Cardiovascular fitness is strongly linked with metabolic risk; however, research
is limited in preschool children. Although there is currently no simple validated measure of …

The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of a high intensity interval training (HIIT)
intervention lasting 12 weeks on fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength …

This study aimed to investigate the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with muscle and
cardiorespiratory fitness in children living within rural areas (regional unit of West Attica) in …

Previous studies into associations between physical, neurocognitive and academic skills
have reported inconsistent results. This study aimed to get more insight into these relations …