PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN SIXTH GRADERS WHO TRAINED TO WALK THE BOSTON MARATHON

The purpose of this study was to assess if supervised, low intensity training would improve aerobic capacity and body composition in sixth graders. Twelve sixth graders walk-trained at approximately 50% of their maximal heart rate, four to five days/week for 12 weeks; beginning with an average of 10...

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Main Authors: Patty S. Freedson, Frank N. Rife, Edward L. Melanson, Ann Merritt, Joanne Witek, Stella L. Volpe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2002-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol1/n4/4/n4_4.htm