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Higher levels of leisure-time physical activity are consistently and positively associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adults.

To improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, prioritize your leisure-time physical activity. This doesn't necessarily mean joining a gym; it includes any recreational exercise you do. The evidence shows that doing more of this activity consistently leads to better fitness levels, which is a strong predictor of long-term health.

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multiple measures of leisure-time physical activity were independently and consistently associated with CRF.
Johannes Zeiher et al. · Sports Medicine - Open · 2019

Why this rating

Based on a systematic review of 78 studies using a semi-quantitative approach showing consistent positive associations.

Source

Correlates and Determinants of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adults: a Systematic Review

Johannes Zeiher et al. · Sports Medicine - Open · 2019

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