Sudersanadas Kavita, Alturki Maha, Phillip Winnie, Al Koblan Aseel, Tambur Prachi, Komath Mohan Sreekanth, Saleh Alsantali Lama, Ibrahim Alhoumedan Ghada, Salem Alenazi Mayadah, Almudaihim Abeer
College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Mar 3;16(3):e55428. doi: 10.7759/cureus.55428. eCollection 2024 Mar.
This study investigates the impact of body composition on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adult females, focusing on factors such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO max). It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle for achieving CRF. Previous research links CRF to protection against metabolic syndrome.
To investigate the impact of body composition as specified by body mass index (BMI), fat-free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and basal metabolic rates (BMRs) on CRF in adult females.
Adult females aged 19-24 participated in this prospective cross-sectional experimental study (n=110). The study excluded those with specific health conditions. Anthropometric measurements, bio-impedance analysis, and a Balke treadmill test were conducted to assess VO max and, hence, the CRF. Nutrient intake was assessed, and energy requirements were calculated. The data were analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS, version 21; IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Armonk, NY). The test statistics deployed were mean (± SD), ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, post-hoc Bonferroni test, and regression analysis.
The study revealed significant differences in anthropometry among BMI categories. Energy intake showed no significant variation. Body mass distribution, BMRs, and vital signs significantly differed among BMI groups. Most participants exhibited poor CRF; a negative correlation between BMI and VO max was observed.
Body compositions, particularly BMI and FFM, body fat percentage, and BMR, influence CRF in young adult females. Poor CRF was prevalent among participants, indicating a potential impact on cardiovascular health. The findings underline the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in promoting better cardiorespiratory health among young adult females.
本研究调查了身体成分对成年女性心肺适能（CRF）的影响，重点关注最大摄氧量（VO₂max）等因素。它还强调了保持积极身体活动的生活方式对于实现心肺适能的重要性。先前的研究将心肺适能与预防代谢综合征联系起来。
研究体重指数（BMI）、去脂体重（FFM）、体脂（FM）和基础代谢率（BMR）所规定的身体成分对成年女性心肺适能的影响。
19 - 24岁的成年女性参与了这项前瞻性横断面实验研究（n = 110）。该研究排除了患有特定健康状况的人群。进行了人体测量、生物电阻抗分析和Balke跑步机测试以评估VO₂max，从而评估心肺适能。评估了营养摄入，并计算了能量需求。使用统计产品与服务解决方案（SPSS，版本21；IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows，纽约州阿蒙克）对数据进行分析。所采用的检验统计量包括均值（±标准差）、方差分析、皮尔逊相关系数、事后邦费罗尼检验和回归分析。
研究揭示了不同BMI类别之间人体测量学存在显著差异。能量摄入没有显著变化。BMI组之间的体重分布、基础代谢率和生命体征存在显著差异。大多数参与者表现出较差的心肺适能；观察到BMI与VO₂max之间存在负相关。
身体成分，特别是BMI、去脂体重、体脂百分比和基础代谢率，会影响年轻成年女性的心肺适能。参与者中普遍存在较差的心肺适能，这表明对心血管健康可能有影响。研究结果强调了在促进年轻成年女性更好的心肺健康方面解决生活方式因素的重要性。
