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In brief: The assessment of body composition has become an important method for determining a desirable body weight of adults and athletes. Hydrostatic weighing is a popular and valid method, but it is often not feasible for the clinical setting or for mass testing; thus, anthropometry has become the preferred method. This article reviews the scientific basis for generalized body composition prediction equations and provides methods for evaluating body composition. The authors recommend using a sum of three skinfolds (triceps, chest, and subscapula for men and triceps, abdomen, and suprailium for women) and give detailed instructions for securing accurate measurements of body fat.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708790

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: Since short-term adverse effects of hypertension in competitive athletes have not been reported, it seems reasonable to permit most athletes with mild to moderate hypertension to participate in organized sports, Mild hypertension may be managed by restricting sodium intake, controlling weight, and using relaxation techniques. Some sympathetic inhibiting agents are preferable as first-step drugs because they lower arterial pressure at rest and during exercise. Occasionally small-dose diuretics may be added, usually with potassium supplements. Long-term observation of hypertensive athletes is needed to determine the presence or absence of late harmful effects of increased arterial pressure and exercise.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708791

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: The authors studied how physicians perceive the role of physical education in managing childhood obesity. Ninety-six pediatricians and 97 family physicians returned questionnaires that included four statements about multidisciplinary interaction among health care professionals and six statements about physical education programs. Although the results of the survey indicated that physicians may not be aware of the current role of physical education in obesity management, they said the role should be greater. The authors suggest that physicians and physical educators establish avenues of communication so they can work together for the benefit of obese children.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708792

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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In brief: The authors opened a runners' clinic to evaluate and treat problems of runners who run 20 miles a week or more. Of 161 patients treated during the first year, 49 had disorders of one or both knees. Fifteen complained of patellofemoral pain, 14 of iliotibial band pain, and 20 of medial or lateral pain. Extremity malalignment and other preexisting problems were involved in several cases. Treatment was mainly conservative, with some restriction or change in activity. One way to help prevent such knee problems is to limit sudden changes in workout intensity.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708793

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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Basic assumptions about the benefits of exercise are being questioned. What may be heresy to the sports medicine old guard is making sense to some who think that exercisers in the United States are going overboard—and for the wrong reasons.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708794

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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The British look with polite tolerance, condescension, and perhaps a bit of envy at the American romance with fitness. But enthusiasm for running is waning, and many runners are slipping off with a little gratitude and a little guilt.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708795

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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Exercise physiologist James S. Skinner, PhD, scrutinizes some popular exercise myths end speculates about why they endure. His comments are enlightening, entertaining, and even a bit philosophical.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708796

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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A profile of the average female runner emerges from the results of five studies of women who raced in the Northwest between 1979 and 1981.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708797

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

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It's a general rule that the farther north you travel in walleye country, the more plentiful and less wily the fish become. The rule proved itself within ten minutes in central Canada's wilderness fishing camps.

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708798

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0091-3847    

DOI:10.1080/00913847.1985.11708799

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1985

数据来源: Taylor