The correlation between peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and running performance in children and adolescents. aspects of different units.

The method of removing the confounding effect of body mass on peak oxygen uptake simply by dividing the measured values by body mass has been questioned. The aim of the study was to find an expression of body mass for compensating for differences in body mass so as to achieve the best correlation to running performance. In a cross-sectional study, design peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) was measured in 107 boys in the age range 8-17 years and 88 girls in the age range 8-16 years.

Effect of physical training in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease.

In order to test the effect of systematic supervised physical training, we divided a total of 129 children and adolescents with congenital heart disease into a group undergoing intervention and a control group. All patients underwent exercise tests, measurements of physical activity, and a survey of psychosocial factors. An improvement in uptake of peak level of oxygen was observed after intervention.

Physical activity in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease. Aspects of measurements with an activity monitor.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate different aspects of a device designed to monitor physical activity. Measurements of different axes and placement of the monitor were tested using a treadmill with ranging increments in incline or speed. The monitor was also used to assess the level of physical activity among children and adolescents with congenital heart disease and in healthy controls at the same age.