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Physical fitness profiles in young Finnish men during the years 1975-2004.
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Medicine and science in sports and exercise [Med Sci Sports Exerc] 2006 Nov; Vol. 38 (11), pp. 1990-4. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Purpose: This population-based study describes fitness profiles in aerobic capacity (N = 387088) during the years 1975-2004, muscle performance (N = 280285) from 1982 to 2003, and body anthropometry (N = 324911) from 1993 to 2004 among the Finnish conscripts at the age of 20 yr.<br />Methods: Endurance performance was tested by the 12-min running test. Muscle fitness tests consisting of sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, a back-muscle test, and standing long jump were scored to muscle fitness index (MFI).<br />Results: The mean body mass of the conscripts increased from 70.8 to 75.2 kg (P < 0.01) during the years 1993-2004. The mean distance of the conscripts" 12-min running test increased first by 4% from 1975 to 1979, but after it that decreased by 12% (from 2760 m to 2434 m, P < 0.001) compared with the year 2004. MFI increased during the first decade of the follow-up, but thereafter, the number of conscripts who achieved excellent and good MFI decreased from 66.8 to 41.2% (P < 0.001) during the years 1992-2004. The physical ability of the conscripts to meet military service declined during the last 15 yr.<br />Conclusion: Both the increase in body mass and the decrease in physical fitness may lead to serious health problems in the future.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0195-9131
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Medicine and science in sports and exercise
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17095934
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000232023.28984.78