Making a Case for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Surveillance Among Children and Youth

We review the evidence that supports cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as an important indicator of current and future health among school-aged children and youth, independent of physical activity levels. We discuss the merit of CRF measurement for population health surveillance and propose the development of CRF guidelines to help support regional, national, and international surveillance efforts.
Source: Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Perspective for Progress Source Type: research