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Research Article

Blood Pressure and Circulatory Relationships with Physical Activity Level in Young Normotensive Individuals: IPAQ Validity and Reliability Considerations

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Pages 345-353 | Received 25 Apr 2010, Accepted 19 May 2010, Published online: 02 May 2011

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