Predictors of VO2Peak in Children Age 6- to 7-Years-Old

This study investigated the predictors of aerobic fitness (VO 2PEAK ) in young children on a population-base. Participants were 436 children (229 boys and 207 girls) aged 6.7 ± 0.4 yrs. VO 2PEAK was measured during a maximal treadmill exercise test. Physical activity was assessed by accelerometers. Total body fat and total fat free mass were estimated from skinfold measurements. Regression analyses indicated that significant predictors for VO...