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Association of Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Parameters With Lung Function in 7-Year-Old Children.

Iker GarcíaMarta San MillánJorge Cazorla-GonzálezBlanca Román-ViñasJuan Serrano-FerrerAnna Jòdar-PortasAnna Prats-PuigRaquel Font-Lladó
Published in: Pediatric exercise science (2024)
Handgrip strength and waist circumference were associated with lung function in healthy children highlighting the influence of upper body muscular strength and trunk dimension on lung function. Our results corroborate the need to promote physical fitness during childhood to protect against lung complications in later on in life.
Keyphrases
  • lung function
  • cystic fibrosis
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • body mass index
  • air pollution
  • body weight
  • body composition
  • risk factors
  • resistance training
  • physical activity
  • lower limb
  • high intensity