Abstract

Physical development, functional status and physical fitness of Russian and Indian male students studying in the Northern State Medical University were compared during two years. In the Indians, the anthropometric indexes, functional capability of the cardiorespiratory system and physical fitness showed statistically-valid inferiority to those evaluated in the Russians. The biggest part of the first-year students had the average level of physical development. Exercises contributed to improvement of central hemodynamic indexes, speed and strength properties and flexibility. Physical exertion optimization is needed in order to gain a training effect.

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