Body mass index and composition in physical preparedness of Iranian military personnel
| Author | Hooman Angoorani | en |
| Author | Ali Akbar Naghavi-Moghadam | en |
| Author | Ali Reza Khoshdel | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-06-30 | en |
| Abstract | Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 255 Iranian military personnel were randomly selected. After becoming ensured of the good health of participants, their weight, height and body mass index was determined. The body composition was defined by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Maximum aerobic capacity and metabolic equivalent was estimated using the Bruce treadmill test. Maximum muscle strength in the trunk and lower extremities was measured by the back dynamometer and flexibility was measured by the sit and reach box. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | physical fitness | en |
| Keyword | body mass index | en |
| Keyword | body composition | en |
| Keyword | body fat | en |
| Keyword | military personnel | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Body mass index and composition in physical preparedness of Iranian military personnel | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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