Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Fitness Tests in Adults: A Systematic Review
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Materia
Cardiorespiratory fitness Muscular strength Motor fitness and flexibility Validation Fitness testing Adulthood
Date
2021-08-23Referencia bibliográfica
Castro-Piñero, J... [et al.]. Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Fitness Tests in Adults: A Systematic Review. J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10, 3743. [https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10163743]
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Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness; National Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and of Innovation 2017-2020 DEP2017-88043-R; University of Cadiz: Research and Knowledge Transfer Fund PPIT-FPI19; Junta de AndaluciaRésumé
We comprehensively assessed the criterion-related validity of existing field-based fitness
tests used to indicate adult health (19–64 years, with no known pathologies). The medical electronic
databases MEDLINE (via PubMed) and Web of Science (all databases) were screened for studies
published up to July 2020. Each original study’s methodological quality was classified as high, low
and very low, according to the number of participants, the description of the study population,
statistical analysis and systematic reviews which were appraised via the AMSTAR rating scale. Three
evidence levels were constructed (strong, moderate and limited evidence) according to the number of
studies and the consistency of the findings. We identified 101 original studies (50 of high quality) and
five systematic reviews examining the criterion-related validity of field-based fitness tests in adults.
Strong evidence indicated that the 20 m shuttle run, 1.5-mile, 12 min run/walk, YMCA step, 2 km
walk and 6 min walk test are valid for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness; the handgrip strength test
is valid for assessing hand maximal isometric strength; and the Biering–Sørensen test to evaluate
the endurance strength of hip and back muscles; however, the sit-and reach test, and its different
versions, and the toe-to-touch test are not valid for assessing hamstring and lower back flexibility. We
found moderate evidence supporting that the 20 m square shuttle run test is a valid test for estimating
cardiorespiratory fitness. Other field-based fitness tests presented limited evidence, mainly due to
few studies. We developed an evidence-based proposal of the most valid field-based fitness tests in
healthy adults aged 19–64 years old.