Metabolic Syndrome and Functional Fitness Abilities.

Laura Gallardo-AlfaroMaria Del Mar BibiloniEmma ArgelichEscarlata Angullo-MartinezCristina Bouzas Josep Antonio Tur

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)

MetS participants showed lower functional fitness abilities and lower Functional Fitness Score than non-MetS peers, independently of sex, age, body mass index and waist circumference, showing lower ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
physical activity
body composition
body mass index
body weight
insulin resistance
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
uric acid
skeletal muscle
cardiovascular risk factors