Objectively Measured Disrupted Sleep Is Independently and Directly Associated With Low Exercise Capacity in Males: A Structural Equation Model

Conclusions:Objectively measured disrupted sleep is directly and independently associated with low exercise capacity; however, sleep-disordered breathing is indirectly mediated by obesity and mutual interactions among obesity, lung dysfunction, and sedentary lifestyle and is linked to low exercise capacity. Our findings indicate that individuals with limited exercise capacity without definite causes should undertake a sleep study, particularly in those describing symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing or insomnia.Citation:Huang RJ, Lee SD, Lai CH, Chang SW, Chung AH, Chen CW, Huang IN, Ting H. Objectively measured disrupted sleep is independently and directly associated with low exercise capacity in males: a structural equation model.J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(12):1995–2004.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research