Key result
Chinese youth show healthy but suboptimal cardiorespiratory fitness, with boys and Tibetan children outperforming peers.
Why the study?
Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong predictor of health outcomes, but fitness levels in children and adolescents are declining.
Meta-Analysis
Cardiorespiratory fitness in Chinese youth is within a healthy range but suboptimal, highlighting the need for targeted sports programs and intervention strategies.
Supports targeted fitness interventions in Chinese youth; extends evidence on sex and ethnic disparities.
BACKGROUND: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) has become a significant focus in the field of public health. CRF is considered a strong predictor of health outcomes. However, cardiorespiratory fitness levels of children and adolescents are declining. AIMS: ) and 20-metre shuttle run test (20 m-SRT). (2) To provide baseline data, with the goal of supporting the development of sports programs, intervention strategies, and public health decision-making. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis was conducted using 30 studies selected from five databases. RESULTS: were not statistically significant. Tibetan children showed better performance than Han children in three indicators with no significant differences found. CONCLUSION: Cardiorespiratory fitness in Chinese children and adolescents is within a healthy range but not optimal. Boys generally perform better than girls, and Tibetan children outperform Han children.
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Meng et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis in Cardiorespiratory fitness. Cardiorespiratory fitness was evaluated on Cardiorespiratory fitness. Cardiorespiratory fitness in Chinese children and adolescents is within a healthy range but not optimal; boys perform better than girls, and Tibetan children outperform Han children.
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