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Tracking of cardiorespiratory fitness from childhood to early adolescence: Mode...
Werneck, André Oliveira; Silva, Danilo Rodrigues; Agostinete, Ricardo Ribeiro; Fernandes, Rômulo Araújo; Valente-dos-Santos, JoãoObjective: To evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness’ tracking from childhood to adolescence, as well as to test the moderation role of somatic maturation. Methods: Our sample was composed by 375 children (197 boys), with a baseline age between 7 and 10 years old. The children were followed-up over three years. Body mass and stature were measured as anthropometric indicators and were used to estimate maturity statu...
Practice of martial arts and bone mineral density in adolescents of both sexes
Ito, Igor Hideki; Mantovani, Alessandra Madia; Agostinete, Ricardo Ribeiro; Costa Junior, Paulo; Zanuto, Edner FernandoThe purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between martial arts practice (judo, karate and kung-fu) and bone mineral density in adolescents.METHODS: The study was composed of 138 (48 martial arts practitioners and 90 non-practitioners) adolescents of both sexes, with an average age of 12.6 years. Bone mineral density was measured using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry in arms, legs, spine, trunk,...