The main purpose of the present meta-analysis was to examine the criterion-related validity
of the 20-m shuttle run test for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness. Relevant studies were …

Background In the context of a public health physical fitness (PF) examination in
adolescence, a countermovement jump (CMJ) and a squat jump (SJ) are two vertical jump …

Flexibility refers to the intrinsic properties of body tissues that determine maximal joint range
of motion without causing injury. For many years, flexibility has been classified by the …

The morphology of the connective tissue may play an important role in locomotor
mechanics. Recent research has revealed an association between increased fascia …

Background Self myofascial release (SMR) via a tennis ball to the plantar aspect of the foot
is widely used and advocated to increase flexibility and range of movement further along the …

There is evidence that functional training is beneficial for the overall physical fitness of
athletes. However, there is a lack of a systematic review focused on the effects of functional …

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 …

Musculoskeletal health benefits from flexibility training and maintaining a functional, or sport
specific, range of motion is important to one's overall fitness. Commercial foam rollers are …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi (TC) on
anthropometric parameters and physical fitness among children and adolescents with …

Physical interventions are used to increase physical (sports) performance and considered
as effective low-cost strategies in the fields of healthcare, disease or injury prevention, and …