Secular trends in body dimensions and physical fitness among adolescents in Sweden from 1974 to 1995

To investigate changes over time in body dimensions, and muscular and aerobic fitness in a representative sample of 16-year-old-girls and boys in secondary schools in Sweden from 1974 to 1995 (n = 855).Height and weight were measured and five tests were performed: run-walk, two-hand-lift, Sargent jump, sit-ups, and bench-press.In 1995, girls and boys had higher body mass index (BMI) than in 1974. Girls and boys performed less well in...