ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
The Effects of a Five-Month Lockdown Due to COVID-19 on Physical Fitness Parameters in Adolescent Students: A Comparison between Cohorts.
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Abstract
backgroundThis study examined the effects of a five-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic on physical fitness parameters in urban adolescent male and female students.
methodsTwo hundred and ninety-three male and female students (age: 15.8 ± 0.3 years) who attended the fourth grade of the same high school during the years 2016-2017 (first control group), 2018-2019 (second control group) and 2020-2021 (lockdown group) took part in the present study.
resultsThe percentage of overweight and obese students, according to body mass index, increased in males from 16.0% (2016-2017) and 14.6% (2018-2019), to 36.7% in 2020-2021 (
conclusionsThese results suggest that a five-month lockdown negative influenced the physical fitness of adolescent students. Notably, greater reductions were observed in upper body strength, power and flexibility in males than in females. These results highlight the need to maintain strength, power and body mass during long periods of inactivity in adolescent populations.
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