Pediatrics
Kiwi teenagers less fit than a generation ago, research reveals
New Zealand teenagers are less fit and weigh more than their parents were at the same age, new University of Otago research reveals.
Sep 21, 2018
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Fitness instructors' comments shape women's body satisfaction
Exercise has been called a double-edged sword for women when it comes to body image as some types of exercise seem to improve body esteem, whereas others have the potential to lower it.
Dec 13, 2018
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Health
Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and CVD accumulate in children with poor aerobic fitness
Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease accumulate in children who have poor aerobic fitness, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study also found that the traditional way of expressing ...
Nov 7, 2018
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Pediatrics
Vigorous physical activity associated with reduced cardiometabolic risk factors in youth
A study of Canadian youth suggests that vigorous physical activity was associated with reduced cardiometabolic risk factors, such as body mass index z score (BMI-z), waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and increased ...
Sep 10, 2012
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Health
Glued to your cell phone? Research suggests it may reduce your physical activity and fitness
Today's smartphones allow for increased opportunities for activities traditionally defined as sedentary behaviors, such as surfing the internet, emailing and playing video games. However, researchers Jacob Barkley and Andrew ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Health
Sound focus on health or eating disorder in disguise?
According to Norwegian fitness bloggers, the ideal female body is supposed to be slim, muscular, feminine and strong. However, the eating and workout regimes they promote are so strict, that even the bloggers themselves almost ...
Sep 17, 2015
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Competition preparation temporarily lowers resting energy expenditure in physique athletes
A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) found that the reduction in resting energy expenditure of physique athletes during their preparation for competitions ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Health
Demographics drive fitness partner decisions online, study finds
Who would you rather have as a fitness partner: a paragon of athleticism and dedication who could motivate you to exceed your current level of fitness or an equal, with whom you could exchange tips and encouragement on the ...
Jun 5, 2014
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Cardiorespiratory fitness is often misdiagnosed
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that scaling maximal oxygen uptake and maximal workload by body weight confounds measures of cardiorespiratory fitness. It has been a common practice in exercise testing ...
Sep 24, 2014
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Health
BMI and shuttle run among techniques IOM Report recommends for youth fitness testing
Techniques ranging from running to push-ups to sit-and-reach tests have been used to measure various aspects of fitness in children and adults. However, evidence is sparse on how well some of these techniques correspond to ...
Sep 27, 2012
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