Construct validation of a non-exercise measure of cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults

• Main Authors: Kramer Arthur F (Author), Szabo Amanda N (Author), Wójcicki Thomas R (Author), White Siobhan M (Author), Mailey Emily L (Author), McAuley Edward (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with a decreased risk of all-cause mortality but is rarely assessed in medical settings due to burdens of time, cost, risk, and resources. The purpose of this study was to test the constr...