Walking to Health

J. N. Morris; Adrianne E. Hardman

doi:10.2165/00007256-199723050-00004

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Physical medicine and rehabilitationFlexibility (engineering)Aerobic exerciseMedicinePhysical therapyAerobic capacitySports medicinePhysical fitnessExercise physiology

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Year: 1997
Type: letter
Volume: 23
Issue: 5
Pages: 306-332
Citations: 684
Access: Closed

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                                    J. N. Morris, 
                                
                                    Adrianne E. Hardman
                                
                            (1997). 
                            Walking to Health. 
                            Sports Medicine
                            , 23
                            (5)
                            , 306-332.
                            https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199723050-00004

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DOI: 10.2165/00007256-199723050-00004