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

There is an increasing body of evidence supporting that both fitness and fatness levels
relate to current and future individuals' health status. In this article, we discuss the meaning …

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate longitudinal associations of objectively measured
physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with body composition and physical …

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 …

The present study aimed to investigate the effects of combined physical training (CPT) on
social skills and physical fitness (PF) in children with ASD. Sixteen children with autism (age …

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 …

Background Physical fitness is an important marker of current and future health status, yet
the association between physical fitness and indicators of mental health in youth has not …

The reliability of handgrip strength (HGS) measurement has been confirmed in adults but
has been sparsely addressed in pediatric populations. The aims of this study are twofold: to …

The purpose of the study was to assess the longitudinal associations of physical activity (PA)
with body composition and physical fitness (PF) at the 12‐month follow‐up during the …