Construct validation of a non-exercise measure of cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with a decreased risk of all-cause mortality but is rarely assessed in medical settings due to burdens of time, cost, risk, and resources. The purpose of this study was to test the constr...

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Main Authors: Kramer Arthur F, Szabo Amanda N, Wójcicki Thomas R, White Siobhan M, Mailey Emily L, McAuley Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/59