Normative values of muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness and their relationship with anthropometric variables in Colombian adolescents. Multicentre study (Valores normativos de aptitud muscular y cardiorrespiratoria y su relación con variables antropomé

Objectives: The purposes of this research were: 1. To establish reference values for cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular fitness. 2. To establish the relationship between anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness parameters. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional, multicentre, analytical study; students aged between 12 and 18 years from 10 Colombian cities were evaluated. The sample was 3455 students with a reliability of 95%, a statistical power of 84%, and an expected correlation of 0.30. Anthropometric variables, General Strength Index (GSI), and Cardiopulmonary Capacity were taken into account. A two-way analysis of variance (two-way ANOVA) was performed with Bonferroni post hoc adjustments. A Box-Cox Cole and Green (BCCG) lest squares method (LMS) distribution was performed. Results: A higher performance was found on males in all tests performed, and a higher average body mass index (BMI), waist-height index, and fat percentage on the females. Weak to moderate negative correlations were identified between muscular and cardiopulmonary fitness and anthropometric variables. Additionally, significant differences were identified between GSI with waist circumference and fat percentage. Conclusion: Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment and GSI are tools to be considered as a complement to the evaluation of academic programs with school health prevention objectives. Resumen: Objetivos: Los objetivos de esta investigación fueron: 1. Establecer valores de referencia para la aptitud cardiorrespiratoria y la aptitud muscular. 2. Establecer la relación entre características antropométricas y parámetros de aptitud física. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio analítico, transversal, multicéntrico; Se evaluó a estudiantes de entre 12 y 18 años de 10 ciudades colombianas. La muestra fue de 3455 estudiantes con una confiabilidad del 95%, un poder estadístico del 84% y una correlación esperada de 0.30. Se tomaron en cuenta variables antropométricas, Índice de Fuerza General (GSI) y Capacidad Cardiopulmonar. Se realizó un análisis de varianza bidireccional (ANOVA bidireccional) con ajustes post hoc de Bonferroni. Se realizó el cálculo de los percentiles normalizados a partir del método de mínimos cuadrados (LMS) de Box-Cox Cole y Green (BCCG). Resultados: Se encontró un mayor rendimiento en los hombres en todas las pruebas realizadas, sin embargo, se evidencio un índice de masa corporal (IMC) promedio, índice de cintura y porcentaje de grasa más altos en las mujeres. Se identificaron correlaciones negativas débiles a moderadas entre la aptitud muscular y cardiopulmonar y las variables antropométricas. Además, se identificaron diferencias significativas entre GSI con la circunferencia de cintura y el porcentaje de grasa. Conclusión: La evaluación de la aptitud cardiorrespiratoria y el GSI son herramientas a considerar como un complemento a la evaluación de los programas académicos con objetivos de prevención en salud escolar.

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Valores percentiles de la condición física saludable en escolares (Percentile values of healthy physical condiction in schools)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v43i0.88112 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 162-170

Author(s):

Jose Armando Vidarte Claros ◽

Consuelo Vélez Alvarez ◽

Alejandro Arango Arenas ◽

Jose Hernán Parra Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Latin American ◽

Physical Condition ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Normative Values ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Speed Test ◽

The Mean ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Age And Sex

Objetivo: determinar los valores percentílicos de la condición física saludable en escolares colombianos entre 12 y 18 años. Materiales y métodos: estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo observacional transversal. La muestra estuvo constituida por 3458 escolares de colegios públicos y privados con edades comprendidas entre 12 y 18 años seleccionados mediante muestreo aleatorio simple. Para la recolección de información se utilizó la batería Alpha fitness versión extendida. El análisis estadístico se realizó en el software SPSS versión 24. Resultados: se establecen valores normativos por edad y sexo, expresados en percentiles P3, P10, P25, P50, P75, P90 y P97. La media del IMC en los hombres fue de 21,0 ± 3,2 Kg/cm2 siendo inferior que el de las mujeres. El perímetro de cintura (cms) y la media del test de velocidad (segundos) fueron superiores en mujeres, mientras que el porcentaje graso (%), la capacidad aeróbica (mts), la media de la prensión manual de la mano (kg) y la media de salto longitudinal (cms) fue superior en los hombres; se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas p<0,05 por edad y sexo en la mayoría de los componentes de la condición física saludable Conclusiones: con este estudio se plantean valores percentílicos de referencia para la condición física saludable por edad y sexo para escolares colombianos, lo que deja a los participantes en el estudio en zonas saludable o de riesgo de salud, lo cual se convierte en una herramienta adaptada al contexto latinoamericano, útil para la diagnóstico de los componentes de la condición física y su relación con elementos de salud y educativos. Abstract. Objective: to determine the percentile values of healthy physical condition in Colombian schoolchildren between 12 and 18 years old. Materials and methods: cross-sectional observational descriptive quantitative study. The sample consisted of 3458 schoolchildren from public and private schools aged between 12 and 18 years selected by simple random sampling. The Alpha fitness extended version battery was used to collect information. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS version 24 software. Results: normative values for age and sex are established, expressed in percentiles P3, P10, P25, P50, P75, P90 and P97. The mean BMI in men was 21.0 ± 3.2 Kg / cm2, being lower than that of women. The waist circumference and the mean of the speed test were higher in women, while the fat percentage, the aerobic capacity, the mean of the manual grasp of the hand and the mean of the longitudinal jump were higher in the men; Statistically significant differences were found p <0.05 for age and sex in most of the components of healthy physical condition. Conclusions: with this study, percentile reference values for healthy physical condition by age and sex for Colombian schoolchildren are proposed, which which becomes a tool adapted to the Latin American context, useful for the diagnosis of the components of physical condition and their relationship with health and educational elements.

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Capacidades físicas y su relación con la actividad física y composición corporal en adultos (Physical capacities and their relationship with physical activity and body composition in adults)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v41i0.83067 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. 674-683

Author(s):

Liliana Aracely Enriquez-Del Castillo ◽

Natanael Cervantes Hernández ◽

Ramón Candia Luján ◽

Luis Alberto Flores Olivares

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Moderate Activity ◽

Vigorous Activity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Physical Capacities

La práctica regular de actividad física sugiere un aumento de la condición física y una mejora de la composición corporal; sin embargo, a pesar de que las personas cumplen con las directrices propuestas no logran obtener buenos indicadores de condición física los cuales brindan más información acerca de la salud. Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre las capacidades físicas de fuerza prensil, potencia en piernas, consumo máximo de oxígeno, actividad física con la composición corporal en adultos. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal, se evaluaron 100 adultos, se valoró fuerza prensil con dinamometría, potencia en piernas con tres tipos de saltos, VO2máx, la actividad física por cuestionario IPAQ y la composición corporal con bioimpedancia eléctrica. Resultados: Los varones poseen valores mayores de capacidades físicas, masa magra y actividad física realizada con mayor intensidad en comparación con las mujeres; los resultados muestran una estrecha relación entre la práctica de actividad física realizada con intensidades moderadas y altas en relación a las capacidades físicas de fuerza prensil y potencia en piernas en aquellas personas sin peso bajo u obesidad; Además, en todas éstas, mediante el análisis Post Hoc, se encontró que las diferencias se presentan entre la actividad baja en comparación con la vigorosa y en la moderada con respecto a la vigorosa. Conclusiones: Personas con normo y sobrepeso muestran mejores capacidades físicas, así como valores elevados de actividad física, mientras que altos índices de grasa corporal total y un IMC elevado son un factor determinante para el desarrollo de las mismas. Abstract: The regular practice of physical activity suggests an increase in physical condition and an improvement in body composition, despite the fact that people comply with the proposed guidelines, they are unable to obtain good indicators of physical fitness, which provide more information about the Health. Objective: To analyze the relationship between physical capacities of grip strength, leg power, maximum oxygen consumption, physical activity and body composition in adults. Methodology: Cross-sectional correlational descriptive study, 100 adults were evaluated, grip strength was assessed with dynamometry, leg power with three types of jumps, VO2max, physical activity by IPAQ questionnaire and body composition with electrical bioimpedance. Results: Men have higher values of physical capacities, lean mass and physical activity carried out with greater intensity compared to women; The results show a close relationship between the practice of physical activity carried out with moderate and high intensities in relation to the physical capacities of grip strength and power in the legs in those without underweight or obesity; In addition, in all of these, by means of Post Hoc analysis, it was found that the differences are presented between low activity compared to vigorous activity and moderate activity compared to vigorous activity. Conclusions: Normal and overweight people show better physical capacities as well as high levels of physical activity, while high levels of total body fat and a high BMI are a determining factor for their development.

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Características cineantropométricas e ingesta nutricional de mujeres y hombres costarricenses dedicados al modelaje publicitario (Kinanthropometric characteristics and nutritional intake of Costa Rican female and male advertising models)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i30.49206 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 144-149

Author(s):

Yamileth Chacón-Araya ◽

Catalina Fernández-Campos ◽

José Moncada-Jiménez

Keyword(s):

Food Intake ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Costa Rican ◽

Nutritional Intake ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Advertising Models ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Conicity Index

El propósito del estudio fue describir las características cineantropométricas y la ingesta nutricional de mujeres y hombres costarricenses dedicados al modelaje publicitario. Se realizó un estudio transversal descriptivo con modelos y controles. Se midieron características cineantropométricas y la ingesta de alimentos. Participaron 135 personas, divididas en grupos de modelos (mujeres, n = 35, hombres, n = 18) y controles (mujeres, n = 40, hombres, n = 42). Independientemente del sexo, el porcentaje de grasa corporal fue menor en las personas que se dedican al modelaje que los participantes control (p ≤ .001). Las mujeres modelos tenían un menor índice de conicidad que las mujeres controles (p ≤ .001), y los hombres modelos y los controles tuvieron un índice de conicidad similar (p = .692). El arroz y los frijoles fueron los carbohidratos complejos más comunes en la dieta de los sujetos en general. En comparación con los controles, los modelos presentan una menor frecuencia de consumo de arroz, un mayor consumo de verduras harinosas y cereales integrales, una preferencia por grasas saludables y menor consumo de galletas dulces, repostería y aceite vegetal. En conclusión, las personas que se dedican al modelaje tienen una adiposidad menor e ingieren alimentos en porciones más saludables que quienes no son modelos.Abstract. The purpose of the study was to describe the kinanthropometric characteristics and nutritional intake of female and male Costa Rican advertising models. Models and controls participated in a cross-sectional study. Kinanthropometric characteristics and food intake were measured. This is a cross-sectional study in which models and controls completed questionnaires. Kinanthropometric characteristics and food intake were measured. Participants were 135 subjects divided into groups of models (females, n = 35, males, n = 18) and controls (females, n = 40, males, n = 42). Regardless of gender, body fat percentage was lower in models than in control participants (p ≤ .001). Female models had a lower conicity index than female controls (p ≤ .001), and male models and controls had a similar conicity index (p = .692). Rice and beans were the most common complex carbohydrates in the diet of individuals in general. Compared to controls, the models had a lower frequency consumption of rice, higher starch vegetables and whole grains intake, a preference for healthy fats and lower intake of sweet cookies, pastries and vegetable oil. In conclusion, advertising models had a lower adiposity and their food consumption consisted on healthier portions than their control counterparts.

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Body Fat, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Carotid Artery Thickness Among Older Adults Participating in the Senior Games

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzab033_055 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 55-55

Author(s):

Makenna Tanner ◽

James LeCheminant ◽

Emily Patten ◽

Ron Hager

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Carotid Artery ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Body Fat ◽

Fat Body ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance ◽

Intima Media Thickness ◽

Body Fat Percentage ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives To determine the relationship among body fat, cardiorespiratory fitness, and carotid artery thickness in a large group of older adults. Methods Data were collected at the Huntsman World Senior Games held in St. George, Utah between 2016–2019. Participants visited the Dixie Convention Center (St. George, UT) for free health screenings associated with the Games. The data were cross-sectional; for repeat participants only the most recent results were analyzed. The measures of interest for this study included: body fat, body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory fitness (predicted VO2max), and carotid artery intima media thickness (CIMT). Body fat percentage was measured using bioelectrical impedance. BMI was calculated via weight (kg) and height (m2). Predicted VO2max was calculated at rest using a heart rate monitor and the validated Polar fitness test. CIMT was obtained via images of the right and left carotid arteries, visualized and captured with a portable diagnostic ultrasound system. Differences by sex were determined using independent t-tests. Multiple regression was used to examine associations between measures. Results For this analysis, 649 participants (232 women; 326 men; 68.13 ± 8.71 y, 25.15 ± 4.92 kg/m2) were included. Women had a higher body fat percentage than men (32.00 vs. 22.42%) (t < 0.0001). However, men had a significantly higher BMI (26.28 vs. 24.01 kg/m2) and cardiorespiratory fitness (40.22 vs. 38.82 ml/kg/min) (t < 0.05) than women. Accounting for age and sex, body fat % significantly predicted CIMT thickness (P < 0.05) but BMI (P = 0.0853) and cardiorespiratory fitness did not predict CIMT thickness (P > 0.05). Conclusions CIMT thickness appears to be related to body fat percentage among older adults. Subsequent studies could examine how reduction in body fat changes CIMT thickness and how that influences risk of chronic disease, such as stroke. Funding Sources There was no funding for this project.

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A Study on Variation of Blood Pressure and Associated Factors among Adolescent School Students in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2020/44574.14145 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Aparajita Das Gupta ◽

Debraj Sarkar ◽

Bobby Paul ◽

Pritam Ghosh ◽

Aloke Biswas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

School Health ◽

Salt Intake ◽

Lifestyle Modification ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

School Students ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional

Introduction: Adolescent Hypertension (HTN) is one of the most alarming public health problems and is a potential risk factor for non-communicable diseases as asymptomatic, mostly remain undiagnosed. Simple anthropometric indicators acting as preliminary screening tool to predict HTN among adolescents is the need of hour. Aim: To find out the magnitude of pre HTN and HTN among adolescent school students of North 24 Parganas and to find out the variation of blood pressure with different anthropometric parameters. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from June to September, 2019 among 369 adolescent school students of class VIII to XII in two Government higher secondary schools, selected conveniently, in North 24 Parganas. Data was collected by face to face interview, blood pressure recording and anthropometric measurements in the selected schools was done. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16.0. Results: Among 369 participants, 189 (51.2%) were boys and 180 (48.8%) were girls. Mean Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) among boys were 110.2 (±14.9), 68.0 (±9.3) and among girls 113.1 (±14.3), 71.2 (±9), respectively. Overall HTN was found to be 7.0% (6.3% in boys and 7.8% in girls) and pre HTN was 13.8% (12.2% in boys and 15.6% in girls). There were significant (p<0.05) positive correlation of SBP and DBP with BMI (r=0.692; r=0.673), Body fat percentage (r=0.686; r=0.676,), Waist Circumference (WC) (r=0.708; r=0.640), Neck Circumference (NC) (r=0.593; r=0.509,). HTN was significantly associated with physical activity and salt intake (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a rising trend of HTN was found among adolescents, early lifestyle modification and strengthening of school health setup using simple anthropometric measures are recommended for early detection of adolescent HTN and to prevent detrimental consequences.

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Internal Medicine Residents: Are Future Physicians Becoming Deconditioned?

Journal of Graduate Medical Education ◽

10.4300/jgme-d-15-00720.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 97-101 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Farshid Daneshvar ◽

Michael Weinreich ◽

Danial Daneshvar ◽

Michael Sperling ◽

Chadi Salmane ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Medicine ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Health Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cardiopulmonary Fitness ◽

Exercise Habits ◽

Internal Medicine Residents ◽

Resident Burnout

ABSTRACT Background Previous studies have shown a falloff in physicians' physical activity from medical school to residency. Poor fitness may result in stress, increase resident burnout, and contribute to mortality from cardiovascular disease and other causes. Physicians with poor exercise habits are also less likely to counsel patients about exercise. Prior studies have reported resident physical activity but not cardiorespiratory fitness age. Objective The study was conducted in 2 residency programs (3 hospitals) to assess internal medicine residents' exercise habits as well as their cardiorespiratory fitness age. Methods Data regarding physical fitness levels and exercise habits were collected in an anonymous cross-sectional survey. Cardiopulmonary fitness age was determined using fitness calculator based on the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). Results Of 199 eligible physicians, 125 (63%) responded to the survey. Of respondents, 11 (9%) reported never having exercised prior to residency and 45 (36%) reported not exercising during residency (P < .001). In addition, 42 (34%) reported exercising every day prior to residency, while only 5 (4%) reported exercising daily during residency (P < .001), with 99 (79%) participants indicating residency obligations as their main barrier to exercise. We found residents' calculated mean fitness age to be 5.6 years higher than their mean chronological age (P < .001). Conclusions Internal medicine residents reported significant decreases in physical activity and fitness. Residents attributed time constraints due to training as a key barrier to physical activity.

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Normative Values for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing Among US Children Aged 6-11 years

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2016-0167 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 177-185

Author(s):

Jaime J. Gahche ◽

Brian K. Kit ◽

Janet E. Fulton ◽

Dianna D. Carroll ◽

Thomas Rowland

Keyword(s):

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Age Groups ◽

Normative Values ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Endurance Time ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Volitional Fatigue ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Us Children

Background:Nationally representative normative values for cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) have not been described for US children since the mid 1980s.Objective:To provide sex- and age-specific normative values for CRF of US children aged 6–11 years.Methods:Data from 624 children aged 6–11 years who participated in the CRF testing as part of the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey National Youth Fitness Survey, a cross-sectional survey, were analyzed. Participants were assigned to one of three age-specific protocols and asked to exercise to volitional fatigue. The difficulty of the protocols increased with successive age groups. CRF was assessed as maximal endurance time (min:sec). Data analysis was conducted in 2016.Results:For 6–7, 8–9, 10–11 year olds, corresponding with the age-specific protocols, mean endurance time was 12:10 min:sec (95% CI: 11:49–12:31), 11:16 min:sec (95% CI: 11:00–11:31), and 10:01 min:sec (95% CI: 9:37–10:25), respectively. Youth in the lowest 20th percentile for endurance time were more likely to be obese, to report less favorable health, and to report greater than two hours of screen time per day.Conclusions:These data may serve as baseline estimates to monitor trends over time in CRF among US children aged 6–11 years.

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Handgrip Strength-Related Factors Affecting Health Outcomes in Young Adults: Association with Cardiorespiratory Fitness

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2021/6645252 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Mingchao Zhou ◽

Fubing Zha ◽

Yuan Chen ◽

Fang Liu ◽

Jing Zhou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Characteristic Curve ◽

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test ◽

Test System ◽

Receiver Operator Characteristic Curve ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional

Objectives. Handgrip strength (HS) is a risk factor of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular diseases. However, the influencing factors and mechanisms contributing to this correlation remain unclear. Therefore, we aimed to explore factors related to HS and investigated the mechanism underlying its risk predictive value. Methods. This was a prospective, cross-sectional study. One hundred forty-five participants were recruited from December 2019 to November 2020. HS was measured using a hydraulic hand dynamometer and adjusted for body mass index (HSBMI) and body surface area (HSBSA). Body composition was assessed via bioimpedance spectroscopy. Physical fitness was measured using a cardiopulmonary exercise test system. Univariate, multiple linear regression analyses and receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) were conducted to evaluate the associations between various participant characteristics and HS. Results. The average participant age was 21.68 ± 2.61 years (42.8% were male). We found positive correlations between HSBMI/HSBSA and VO2max, VEmax, Loadmax, and METmax in both sexes ( p < 0.05 ). Lean-tissue, protein, total water, and inorganic salt percentages were positively correlated, and fat percentage was negatively correlated with HSBMI in men and with HSBMI and HSBSA in women ( p < 0.05 ). Multiple regression revealed that VO2max was independently associated with HSBSA in both sexes ( β = 0.215 , 0.173; 95 % confidence interval CI = 0.032 − 0.398 , 0.026-0.321; p = 0.022 , 0.022, respectively) and independently associated with HSBMI in women ( β = 0.016 , 95 % CI = 0.004 − 0.029 , p = 0.011 ). ROC analysis showed that HSBMI and HSBSA can moderately identify normal VO2max in men ( area under curve AUC = 0.754 , 0.769; p = 0.002 , 0.001, respectively) and marginally identify normal VO2max in women ( AUC = 0.643 , 0.635; p = 0.029 , 0.042, respectively). Conclusions. BMI- and BSA-adjusted HS could serve as indicators of physical health, and HSBSA may moderately reflect cardiorespiratory fitness levels in healthy young adults, particularly in males. Clinical trials registry site and number: China Clinical Trial Center (ChiCTR1900028228).

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Prediction of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Czech Adults: Normative Values and Association with Cardiometabolic Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph181910251 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (19) ◽

pp. 10251

Author(s):

Geraldo A. Maranhao Neto ◽

Iuliia Pavlovska ◽

Anna Polcrova ◽

Jeffrey I. Mechanick ◽

Maria M. Infante-Garcia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normative Values ◽

Cardiometabolic Health ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Hdl ◽

The Impact

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a strong independent predictor of morbidity and mortality. However, there is no recent information about the impact of CRF on cardiometabolic risk specifically in Central and Eastern Europe, which are characterized by different biological and social determinants of health. In this cross-sectional study normative CRF values were proposed and the association between CRF and cardiometabolic outcomes was evaluated in an adult Czechian population. In 2054 participants (54.6% females), median age 48 (IQR 19 years), the CRF was predicted from a non-exercise equation. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regressions were carried out to determine the associations. Higher CRF quartiles were associated with lower prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and dyslipidemia. Comparing subjects within the lowest CRF, we see that those within the highest CRF had decreased chances of hypertension (odds ratio (OR) = 0.36; 95% CI: 0.22–0.60); T2D (OR = 0.16; 0.05–0.47), low HDL-c (OR = 0.32; 0.17–0.60), high low-density lipoprotein (OR = 0.33; 0.21–0.53), high triglycerides (OR = 0.13; 0.07–0.81), and high cholesterol (OR = 0.44; 0.29–0.69). There was an inverse association between CRF and cardiometabolic outcomes, supporting the adoption of a non-exercise method to estimate CRF of the Czech population. Therefore, more accurate cardiometabolic studies can be performed incorporating the valuable CRF metric.

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Reference values and factors associated with hand grip strength among older adults living in southeastern Poland

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-89408-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej ◽

Agnieszka Ćwirlej-Sozańska ◽

Justyna Kilian ◽

Natalia Wołoszyn ◽

Bernard Sozański ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

Reference Values ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normative Values ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

AbstractHandgrip strength (HGS) is used as a biomarker for the state of health of older people, but the number of research publications containing the normative values of HGS in older adult populations is limited. The aim of the study was to define reference values and factors associated with HGS in older adults living in southeastern Poland. A cross-sectional study including 405 participants aged 65 and older was conducted. Handgrip strength for the dominant hand was assessed by the average of three trials using a JAMAR dynamometer. The sample was categorized into the following age groups: 65–69 years, 70–74 years, 75–79 years, 80–84 years, 85 and over. The average HGS was 19.98 kg (16.91 kg for women and 26.19 kg for men). There was a decrease in handgrip strength across the age range in both sexes. The average handgrip strength of the older people was 17.97 kg (14.47 kg for women and 25.66 kg for men) for those aged 80–85 and 16.68 kg (13.51 kg for women and 21.77 kg for men) in the group over 85 years old. In both sexes, marital status was an independent factor associated with reduced handgrip strength. In conclusion, this study described, for the first time, handgrip strength values for the southeastern Polish population aged ≥ 65 years according to age and gender.

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