Clinical evaluation of physical fitness in male obese Japanese

Citation
N. Miyatake et al., Clinical evaluation of physical fitness in male obese Japanese, CHIN MED J, 114(7), 2001, pp. 707-710
Citations number
21
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
0366-6999 → ACNP
Volume
114
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
707 - 710
Database
ISI
SICI code
0366-6999(200107)114:7<707:CEOPFI>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Objective To establish an effective exercise prescription, the exercise cap acity of obese subjects was investigated. Methods In 71 male obese (body mass index: BMI greater than or equal to 26. 4) Japanese, aged 26 - 77 years, the body composition and physical fitness such as aerobic exercise level, muscle strength and flexibility were determ ined and compared with those of age- and sex-matched 71 borderline (24.2 le ss than or equal to BMI < 26.4) and 71 normal Japanese men (19.8 less than or equal to BMI < 24.2). The relationship between body composition and othe r parameters was evaluated in obese subjects. Results In obese subjects, body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist hip ratio, and skinfold thickness were higher than those of borderline and nor mal subjects. Lower aerobic exercise level and weight bearing index (WBI) w ere noted in obese subjects. There was a negative correlation between waist hip ratio and aerobic exercise level (oxygen uptake at ventilatory thresho ld) (r = -0.509, P < 0.01) and also between waist hip ratio and WBI ( r = - 0.315, P < 0.01). Conclusions Lower physical fitness is considered to be a general characteri stic of male obese Japanese, and the accumulation of visceral adipose tissu e might affect exercise capacity.