Energy balance
Higher body mass index (BMI), body weight, and waist circumference are inversely associated with cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF).
If you have a higher body weight or BMI, you may find your cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) is lower. This is a common physiological relationship. Addressing body weight through diet and activity can significantly improve your fitness levels, which in turn reduces your risk for chronic diseases.
body mass index (inverse), body weight (inverse), waist circumference... were independently and consistently associated with CRF.
Why this rating
Consistent inverse associations found across 24 samples for BMI, and multiple samples for weight and waist circumference.
Source
Correlates and Determinants of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Adults: a Systematic Review
Johannes Zeiher et al. · Sports Medicine - Open · 2019
DOI 10.1186/s40798-019-0211-2
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