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Self-reported physical activity compared with maximal oxygen uptake in adults.

Mette Aadahl1, Michael Kjaer, Jens H Kristensen

  • 1Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark. metaad01@glostruphosp.kbhamt.dk

European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation : Official Journal of the European Society of Cardiology, Working Groups on Epidemiology & Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology
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A new physical activity questionnaire shows acceptable validity in measuring cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max). A simple self-rated fitness question also effectively predicts objectively measured VO2max in adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness are crucial for reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality risks.
  • Validating physical activity questionnaires against objective measures like maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate a new self-report physical activity questionnaire against VO2max.
  • To determine if self-rated physical fitness can predict VO2max.

Main Methods:

  • 102 adults (35-65 years) completed a physical activity questionnaire and underwent a graded bicycle test for VO2max measurement.
  • Statistical analysis involved linear regression, with VO2max as the dependent variable and physical activity level as the independent variable, controlling for sex, age, and bodyweight.

Main Results:

  • Daily vigorous activity (>6 MET) significantly correlated with VO2max (R=0.76, P=0.0001).
  • Total physical activity did not show a significant association with VO2max (R=0.69, P=0.098).
  • A significant trend was observed between self-rated fitness groups and measured VO2max (P for trend <0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • The developed physical activity questionnaire demonstrates acceptable validity for assessing VO2max in adults.
  • Self-rated physical fitness appears to be a reliable indicator of objectively measured VO2max.