Kung Fu Training Improves Physical Fitness Measures in Overweight/Obese Adolescents: The “Martial Fitness” Study

Aim. To examine the efficacy of a six-month Kung Fu (KF) program on physical fitness in overweight/obese adolescents. Methods. Subjects were randomly assigned to the KF or sham exercise (Tai Chi, TC) control group. Physical measurements in cardiovascular fitness and muscle fitness occurred at baseli...

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Main Authors: Tracey W. Tsang, Michael R. Kohn, Chin Moi Chow, Maria Antoinette Fiatarone Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Obesity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/672751