The physiologic benefits of optimizing cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity – From the cell to systems level in a post-pandemic world
Journal article
Authors | Faghy, M., Tatler, A., Chidley, C., Fryer, S., Stoner, L., Laddu, D., Arena, R. and Ashton, R. |
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Abstract | Cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) is a leading cause of premature death and hospitalization which places a significant strain on health services and economies around the World. Evidence from decades of empirical and observational research demonstrates clear associations between physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) which can offset the risk of mortality and increase life expectancy and the quality of life in patients. Whilst well documented, the narrative of increased CRF remained pertinent during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, where individuals with lower levels of CRF had more than double the risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to those with a moderate or high CRF. The need to better understand the mechanisms associated with COVID-19 and those that continue to be affected with persistent symptoms following infection (Long COVID), and CV health is key if we are to be able to effectively target the use of CRF and PA to improve the lives of those suffering its afflictions. Whilst there is a long way to go to optimise PA and CRF for improved health at a population level, particularly in a post-pandemic world, increasing the understanding using a cellular-to-systems approach, we hope to provide further insight into the benefits of engaging in PA. |
Keywords | Cardiovascular disease; Cardio-respiratory fitness; Physical activity; COVID-19; Long COVID |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases |
Journal citation | pp. 1-6 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 1873-1740 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2024.02.006 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcad.2024.02.006 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 27 Feb 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 12 Apr 2024 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/q59qw/the-physiologic-benefits-of-optimizing-cardiorespiratory-fitness-and-physical-activity-from-the-cell-to-systems-level-in-a-post-pandemic-world
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