Cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness in young adult Finnish men between 2003 and 2015.

Jani P VaaraMatti SanttilaTommi VasankariMikael FogelholmMatti MäntysaariKai PihlainenElina VaaraHeikki Kyröläinen

Published in: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports (2020)

The decrease in cardiorespiratory fitness that took place between 2003 and 2008 plateaued after 2008. The plateau is in accordance with the previously observed trend of 5-10 years younger Finnish men. Moreover, muscular fitness was for the most part higher in 2008 and 2015 compared to 2003. Efforts directed to promote regular physical activity and improve physical fitness are needed.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body composition
resistance training
young adults
middle aged
body mass index
high intensity
sleep quality
childhood cancer