[Comparison of cardiopulmonary endurance and muscular fitness in teenagers between Hong Kong and inland cities].
A study on the data of the physique investigated in teenagers was carried out between Hong Kong and inland cities to compare their cardiopulmonary endurance and muscular fitness. Results revealed that cardiopulmonary endurance in school teenagers of both sex at different ages in inland cities was better than that in Hong Kong. Muscular strength and endurance of sports performance of teenagers, except for standing long jump, in Hong Kong were weaker than that in inland cities. It suggests that attention should be paid to the involvement of teenagers in physical education with the increase of people's living standard.
Hong
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Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Chan
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Wang
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002681:China; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness