Cardiorespiratory fitness is a stronger indicator of cardiometabolic risk factors and risk prediction than self-reported physical activity levels

In conclusion, from this preliminary observational study, cardiorespiratory fitness levels reveal a greater number of associations with markers of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to physical activity determined by the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire tool.

Source: Diabetes and Vascular Disease Research - October 22, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Gray, B. J., Stephens, J. W., Williams, S. P., Davies, C. A., Turner, D., Bracken, R. M., on behalf of the Prosiect Sir Gar Group Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research