Reference Standards for Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Brazil: A POOLED ANALYSIS AND OVERVIEW OF HETEROGENEITY IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Conclusion: This study provides new CRF reference standards for Brazil. After pooling data from three Brazilian regions, a comparison revealed notable differences between regions, evidencing a negative gradient from Southern to Northern regions. Similarly, the international comparisons between Brazil, US, and Norway data revealed CRF heterogeneity, with differences in the V˙o2peak values and in the age relationship patterns. These findings reinforce the importance of using national- or regional-specific V˙o2peak reference values, ensuring proper CRF evaluation.
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Prevention Source Type: research