Comprehensive Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Characterizes Age-Related Exercise Performance in Growing Children and Adolescents
Katerina Kourpas,
Takeshi Tsuda
Abstract:Background Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) estimates physical fitness level and cardiovascular reserve. How age-related growth and maturation affect exercise performance is complex, especially due to changes in body habitus during puberty.
Methods Peak and submaximal CPET parameters by cycle ergometer were retrospectively analyzed to characterize how age and sex affect exercise performance during adolescence.
Results One hundred sixty five young subjects were divided into six groups based upon thei… Show more
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