Cardiorespiratory fitness cut points to avoid cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents; what level of fitness should raise a red flag? A systematic review and meta-analysis

R Ruiz, Jonatan; Cavero-Redondo, Ivan; B Ortega, Francisco; J Welk, Gregory; B Andersen, Lars; Martinez-Vizcaino, Vicente

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2015-095903

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Cardiorespiratory fitness cut points to avoid cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents; what level of fitness should raise a red flag? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors:

Jonatan R Ruiz

Ivan Cavero-Redondo

Francisco B Ortega

Abstract

Background Poor cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors. Aim To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between poor cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents. Methods Systematic literature...

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