Adherence
Improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a more effective strategy for reducing mortality risk and improving pancreatic beta-cell function in metabolic syndrome than weight-loss strategies focused solely on fat loss.
Stop obsessing over the scale. Focus on getting fitter. Activities that raise your heart rate and improve your cardiorespiratory fitness (like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming) are more critical for your long-term health and survival than just trying to lose pounds. You can be 'fit and fat' and have better health outcomes than being 'unfit and thin.'
A meta-analysis of fitness (CRF) and fatness (BMI) on overall mortality showed that unfit individuals (low CRF) had twice the risk of mortality compared to normal weight-fit individuals, regardless of BMI. It is suggested that fitness-based interventions rather than weight-loss driven strategies reduce mortality risk overall [20].
Why this rating
Based on a cited meta-analysis of fitness and fatness on mortality, which is strong evidence, though the paper itself is a review.
Source
Etiology of Metabolic Syndrome and Dietary Intervention
Hang Xu et al. · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018
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