Shuttle walking test – 12 or 15 levels what is better for healthy individuals?

A. M. Cartaxo, R. Caldeira, A. L. P. Albuquerque, U. D. P. Santos (Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Exercise in healthy and non-respiratory diseases
Session: Exercise in healthy and non-respiratory diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 873
Disease area: Airway diseases

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