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Maximum oxygen uptake and body composition of healthy Hong Kong Chinese adult men and women aged 20-64 years

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The maximum oxygen uptake and body composition are examined with respect to age in healthy Hong Kong Chinese men and women aged 20-64 years. Results reveal that age, body fat and lean muscle mass are not related in determining maximum oxygen intake in Chinese adults.

Author: Li, Martin, Woo, Jean, Wong, Samuel Yeung Shan, Chan, Frank Wan Kin, Chi Kei Lee, Fai Yeung, Lum, Christopher Chor Ming, Choy, Dicky T.K.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
China, Adults, Health aspects, Physiological aspects, Body composition

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Energy balance of locomotion with pedal-driven watercraft

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The difference in energy required when using a paddle-wheel boat and a water bike is investigated. The energy required is found to be almost the same when using either of the boats.

Author: Zamparo, Paola, Carignani, Guiseppe, Plaino, Luca, Sgalmuzzo, Barbara, Capelli, Carlo
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Sports Sciences
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0264-0414
Year: 2008
Analysis, Hydrodynamics, White-water canoeing, White water paddling, Hydrofoil boats

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Subjects list: Research, Oxygen consumption, Oxygen consumption (Metabolism)
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