Longitudinal outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth physical fitness

JAMA Network Open

2025-06-04

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cohort study of schools, a COVID-19–related decline in youth physical fitness was observed. Compared with pre-pandemic and post-pandemic periods, cardiorespiratory fitness and musculoskeletal fitness healthy fitness zone achievement were significantly lower during the pandemic, but the reduction did not appear to be associated with extended remote or hybrid environments.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Andjelka Pavlovic, PhD, email andjelka.pavlovic@ttuhsc.edu.

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