This study investigated the relationship between habitual physical activity and aerobic capacity in blind and sighted adolescents. It found that both habitual physical activity and maximal oxygen consumption were significantly higher among the sighted adolescents. The results indicate that both blind and sighted adolescents require a minimum of 30 minutes of daily activity at a minimal oxygen consumption of 8 METs to attain and maintain their age-predicted normal aerobic capacity. This information may be used to plan appropriate exercise programs for visually impaired children and adolescents.
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