Simple tests of cardiorespiratory fitness in a pediatric population.

Simple tests of cardiorespiratory fitness in a pediatric population.

A progressive, treadmill-based VO2max is the gold standard of cardiorespiratory fitness determination but is rarely used in pediatric clinics due to time requirements and cost. Simpler and shorter fitness tests such as the Squat Test or Step Test may be feasible and clinically useful alternatives. H...

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Main Authors: Brittany S Bruggeman, Heather K Vincent, Xiaofei Chi, Stephanie L Filipp, Rebeccah Mercado, François Modave, Yi Guo, Matthew J Gurka, Angelina Bernier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238863

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238863

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