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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/672751 |