Curvilinear association between waist-to-height ratio and cardiorespiratory fitness: a cross-sectional study based on nationwide data from Chinese children and adolescents

ConclusionsThere is a curvilinear association between WHtR and CRF in Chinese children and adolescents. Both lower and higher WHtR led to a decrease in VO2max in children and adolescents.

Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - March 28, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research