Correlation of Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Body Mass Index, Lipid Profile and Blood Parameters of Brazilian Soldiers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Vol. 91 No. 1 (2022), Atividade Física e Saúde
Vol. 91 No. 1 (2022)

Correlation of Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Body Mass Index, Lipid Profile and Blood Parameters of Brazilian Soldiers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Atividade Física e Saúde
https://doi.org/10.37310/ref.v91i1.2813
Published 2022-09-01
Marcondes Silva
Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
REF / JPE 2022; 91, 1
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Keywords

cardiorespiratory fitness
obesity
dyslipidemia
maximum volume of oxygen consumption

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Silva, M. (2022). Correlation of Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Body Mass Index, Lipid Profile and Blood Parameters of Brazilian Soldiers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Physical Education, 91(1), 16–25. https://doi.org/10.37310/ref.v91i1.2813
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Abstract

Introduction: Good cardiorespiratory fitness (RCA) is an essential component of the military profession. A low ACR causes a decrease in physical performance and functional capacity, related to loss of productivity, hospitalizations, and increased mortality rate.

Objective: To analyze the correlations of ACR level (maximum oxygen volume (VO2max) with Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood parameters of soldiers from a military unit of the Brazilian Army.

Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study in a convenience sample composed of 20 male military personnel. The soldiers were divided into two groups according to the indices achieved in the Physical Fitness Test (< 2448 meters in Group A, and ≥ 2448 meters in Group B). Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were presented and correlation analysis was performed for non-parametric data (Spearman's Correlation). The confidence level for all analyzes was 95%.

Results: A direct correlation of BMI with glucose, triglycerides (TRG), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very low-density lipoprotein was observed. There was a significant inverse correlation (p<0.05) of VO2max with BMI, cholesterol (VLDL and HDL) and TRG.

Conclusion: Soldiers with better ACR have a better lipid profile (lower serum levels of Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, LDL, VLDL and higher serum HDL levels) and lower blood glucose levels.

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