Reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness in a 20 – 85 year old population

E. Edvardsen, B.H. Hansen, I.M. Holme, S.M. Dyrstad, S.A. Anderssen (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Exercise capacity: from elite athletes to severe impairment
Session: Exercise capacity: from elite athletes to severe impairment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 843
Disease area: Airway diseases

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