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Research Letters: Sarah D. Mitchell, Richard Eide, Cara H. Olsen, and Mark B. Stephens Body Composition and Physical Fitness in a Cohort of US Military Medical Students J Am Board Fam Med 2008; 21: 165-167 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

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Cardiorespiratory endurance

Gary Lessmann   (10 June 2008)

Cardiorespiratory endurance 10 June 2008
Gary Lessmann, Physician Send response to journal: Re: Cardiorespiratory endurance doclessmann{at}yahoo.com Gary Lessmann	I must take exception to the conclusions drawn with respect to decline in the medical students' cardiovascular endurance. While it is true that a 4% decline in performance was noted, it must be pointed out that there is little incentive to perform at a high level during this run. A passing score is needed only, and the standards are set so low that most can pass without difficulty. I submit that were testing were conducted with true performance in mind, results would be much different.