Differences in physical fitness and cardiovascular function depend on BMI in Korean men

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 239-244

  So, Wi Young ^a   Choi, Dai Hyuk ^b  

^a Seoul National University   (South Korea)

^b Sogang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Body mass index; Cardiovascular function; Obesity; Physical fitness

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952906988     PISSN: None     EISSN: 13032968     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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