Handgrip strength as a predictor of physical fitness in children and adolescents

Handgrip strength as a predictor of physical fitness in children and adolescents

The objective of this study was to examine the association between hangrip strength and physical fitness in children and adolescents at different stages of sexual maturation. We measured body composition and handgrip strength in 233 children and adolescents (10 - 17 years-old), who varied in terms o...

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Main Authors: Victor Keihan Rodrigues Matsudo, Sandra Mahecha Matsudo, Leandro Fornias Machado de Rezende, Vagner Raso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2014-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano
Subjects:
energy expenditure
handgrip strength
maturation
physical fitness
pubertal status
Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/32437

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