Methodological issues associated with longitudinal research: Findings from the Leuven Longitudinal Study on lifestyle, fitness and health (1969-2004)
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Three issues of longitudinal research were documented by means of Leuren Longitudinal study on Lifestyle, Fitness, and Health (LLSLFH) and their results are discussed. It is suggested that when informed about the possible pitfalls in advance, several measures could be taken to prevent or limit them.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2007
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Tracking of physical fitness during adolescence: a panel study in boys
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This article examines the stability of physical fitness levels in a sample of adolescent boys over a period of six years. The results from three comprehensive fitness tests conducted during the longitudinal study indicate that physical fitness is a highly stable trait in adolescent boys.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2001
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Bone mass and lifetime physical activity in Flemish males: a 27 year follow-up study
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This article examines the relationship between physical fitness and bone mineral density. An analysis of body mass index, bone mass, and osteoporosis risk is presented.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2001
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