Energy balance
Higher Physical Activity Energy Expenditure (PAEE) independently predicts a slower progression toward metabolic syndrome in middle-aged adults, regardless of aerobic fitness levels.
Focus on increasing your daily energy expenditure through movement, not just structured exercise. You don't need to become 'fit' (improve VO2max) to gain metabolic benefits. Simply adding about 1 hour of brisk walking per day (or equivalent energy expenditure) can significantly reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, regardless of your current fitness level.
PAEE predicts progression toward the metabolic syndrome, independent of baseline metabolic syndrome, body fat, VO2max, and other confounding factors (standardized (cid:2) (cid:3)0.00085, P (cid:1) 0.046).
Why this rating
Prospective cohort study with objective measurement of PAEE (flex heart rate method) and robust statistical adjustment for confounders.
Source
Physical Activity Energy Expenditure Predicts Progression Toward the Metabolic Syndrome Independently of Aerobic Fitness in Middle-Aged Healthy Caucasians
Ulf Ekelund et al. · Diabetes Care · 2005
DOI 10.2337/diacare.28.5.1195
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