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The physical working capacity (W 170) of 38 boys and 27 girls at the age between 8 and 16 years was investigated. Simultaneously the potassium content of the body representing the body cell mass was determined using the40 K-method.W 170 was correlated with the results thus obtained, as well as with body weight and body height. The best correlations were found betweenW 170 and the potassium content. Minimal differences between the sexes were observed. Possible causes for these differences are discussed.
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Burmeister, W., Rutenfranz, J., Sbresny, W. et al. Body cell mass and physical performance capacity (W170) of school children. Int. Z. Angew. Physiol. Einschl. Arbeitsphysiol. 31, 61–70 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00700995
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