Sedentary Lifestyle, Poor Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and the Metabolic Syndrome

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Authors

Timo A. Lakka · Institute of Public Health

David E. Laaksonen · University of Eastern Finland

Hanna-Maaria Lakka · Institute of Public Health

NIKO M NNIKK · Pirkanmaa Hospital District

Leo Niskanen

Rainer Rauramaa · Kuopio University Hospital

Jukka T. Salonen · Institute of Public Health

Abstract

A sedentary lifestyle and especially poor cardiorespiratory fitness are not only associated with the MS but could also be considered features of the MS. Measurement of VO(2max) in sedentary men with risk factors may provide an efficient means for targeting individuals who would benefit from interventions to prevent the MS and its consequences.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 35, Issue 8, pp. 1279-1286

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000079076.74931.9a

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