Low cardiorespiratory fitness associated with decreased work ability, finds study
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A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open revealed that young people's decreased fitness may affect their future work ability. The association between low youth cardiorespiratory fitness and adulthood decreased work ability persisted until the end of working life.
Cardiorespiratory fitness, which measures the body's ability to deliver oxygen to muscles during physical activity, is closely linked to work ability in individuals. Higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness typically correlate with better work ability, as it enhances endurance, reduces fatigue, and improves overall physical capacity. The association of fitness with work ability has been demonstrated in cross-sectional studies. Evidence from experimental and observational studies have shown that sufficient levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and musculoskeletal fitness and a healthy body weight benefits work ability.
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