Physical fitness and clustering of risk factors associated with the metabolic syndrome
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A study of 15,537 men and 3,899 women between 1979 and 1989 demonstrated that metabolic abnormalities are related to cardiovascular fitness. Abnormalities included high resting systolic blood pressure, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, and obesity, all of which are associated with insulin resistance. The relationship between sedentary lifestyle and cardiovascular fitness must still be studied, but the study indicates that low cardiovascular fitness can be increasingly linked to adverse health outcomes.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 1999
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Leisure-time physical activity patterns by weight control status: 1999-2002 NHANES
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The variability of physical activity levels and their patterns by self-reported weight control status in a nationally representative sample is examined. Results concluded that during physical activity leisure-time people trying to lose or maintain weight are regularly active than those not trying to lose or maintain weight.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2007
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Characteristics of a "weekend warrior": Results from two national surveys
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The prevalence, estimated energy expenditure and types of activities that are performed by adults who engage in irregular patterns of physical activity are described. Results indicated that relatively few adults participate in the weekend warrior pattern of activity at recommended levels.
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0195-9131
Year: 2007
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