Why the study?
Do physical activity and cardiovascular fitness associate with improved CHD risk factors in active middle-aged adults?
Population
2,907 volunteers (2,009 men and 898 women) over 40 years of age who were active in sports
Comparison
Physical activity and cardiovascular fitness vs Lower levels of physical activity/fitness, or…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support fitness promotion in active middle-aged adults; extends associations yet leaves causality open.
Do physical activity and cardiovascular fitness associate with improved CHD risk factors in active middle-aged adults?
Higher cardiovascular fitness and physical activity are associated with a more favorable CHD risk profile even among already active middle-aged adults.
Bovens et al. (1993) studied this question.
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