This cross-sectional study evaluated the relationships between anthro-pometric and aerobic fitness (rate of perceived exertion [RPE] and pre-dicted maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]) among 228 participants (age: 23.78±4.42 years). RPE and predicted VO2max were determined during the cycle ergometer exercise test. Data were also obtained for height, weight, body mass index (BMI), hip and waist (WC) circumferences. Data analysis revealed VO2max is correlated with WC (r=-0.571), weight (r=-0.521), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (r=-0.516), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) (r=-0.487), and BMI (r=-0.47) in men, while, in women with WC (r=-0.581), weight (r=-0.571), WHtR (r=-0.545), BMI (r=-0.545), WHR (r=-0.473), and height (r=-0.287) (all P<0.05). Regression analysis showed WC was a significant predictor for VO2max in men and women (r 2=32.6% vs. 33.7%). The receiver operating characteristic curve of WC showed 0.786 and 0.831 for men and women, respectively. WC or abdominal obesity is the strongest predictor for VO2max, which is an indicator of aerobic fitness in Malaysian adults.
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Abstract INTRODUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants and study design Data analysis RESULTS Characteristics of participants Pearson correlation between anthropometric with RPE and aerobic fitness in men and women Multiple regression for anthropometric with aerobic fitness in men and women ROC curve of WC to predict an aerobic fitness DISCUSSION CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REFERENCES
Syazni Razak [ Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia ]
Maria Justine [ Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia ]
Corresponding Author
Vikram Mohan [ Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Science, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK ]