The role of physical activity in modulating six-minute walk distance in adolescents
The reference percentiles of distance walked, classified by sex and age, reported in the present study can be used as a practical tool to assess adolescents' cardiorespiratory fitness. This study also highlights the importance of PA engagement in this population, as it was considerably associated with the average distance walked. Consequently, in addition to anthropometric and demographic variables, future studies should pay particular attention to the amount of MVPA practiced.
Authors
- Antonino Mulè (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2324-6375)
- Giampaolo Santi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8062-9121)
- Alessandra Colangelo
- Markus Gerber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6140-8948)
- Marco Petrini
- Roberto Roklicer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1119-8326)
- Attilio Carraro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5103-6236)
- Marta Duina
Institutions
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- University of Padua (IT)
- Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (IT)
- University of Basel (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344115
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00