Why the study?
The association between cardiorespiratory fitness and all-cause mortality in women with metabolic syndrome needed to be examined.
Does lower cardiorespiratory fitness increase the risk of all-cause mortality in women with metabolic syndrome?
Population
1798 women with MetSyn (mean age 50.2 years)
Comparison
Unfit vs fit based on treadmill exercise test duration
Design
Cohort study
Follow-up
Mean 16.6 ± 8.7 years
Authors
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Lower fitness was associated with higher mortality in women with metabolic syndrome; leaves open whether improving fitness reduces risk.
Does lower cardiorespiratory fitness increase the risk of all-cause mortality in women with metabolic syndrome?
Lower cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality in women with metabolic syndrome, supporting guidelines that encourage physical activity.
Farrell et al. (2023) studied this question.
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