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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 peak) and higher hemoglobin (Hb) levels are associated with reduced odds of being physically inactive in CKD patients, particularly in those on dialysis and transplant recipients.

If you have advanced kidney disease, your energy levels (influenced by hemoglobin) and fitness (VO2 peak) are key to staying active. Work with your nephrologist to manage anemia, as this can improve your capacity for exercise. Improving your cardiorespiratory fitness, even slightly, can significantly increase your likelihood of being active, especially if you are on dialysis or have had a transplant.

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Higher Hb and VO2 peak levels were associated with reduced odds of being inactive... VO2 peak levels had a greater effect on activity level in those on dialysis and RTRs.
Thomas J. Wilkinson et al. · Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation · 2019

Why this rating

Statistically significant associations (P < 0.001 for VO2 peak in dialysis/RTRs; P = 0.02 for Hb).

Source

Prevalence and correlates of physical activity across kidney disease stages: an observational multicentre study

Thomas J. Wilkinson et al. · Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation · 2019

DOI 10.1093/ndt/gfz235

cross_sectional · n=5258Cited 174×
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