Comparison of heart-rate intensity and duration between sport games and traditional cardiovascular activities.
The present purpose was to ascertain whether participants who engaged in sport games (indoor soccer and basketball) could experience the same cardiovascular benefits as when they participated in traditional cardiovascular fitness activities (step aerobics and running). The results showed they did.
Hannon
J C
JC
Department of Physical Education, Northern Illinois University, USA.
Pellett
T L
TL
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001490:Basketball / Q000502:physiology; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology; D012916:Soccer / Q000502:physiology; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology*