ASSOCIATION OF BODY MASS INDEX WITH VO2 MAX IN INDIAN ADULTS
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Cardio respiratory fitness is one of the best methods for assessment of individual’s fitness. Aerobic fitness is reduced in overweight and obese. Aerobic fitness is also reduced in individual with sedentary life styles. Aims & objectives: The present study was undertaken to check association of overweight with aerobic fitness (VO2 max) in Indian Adults. Methodology: Our study was done on 100 healthy Indian adults (50 males and 50 females) of 18-60 years of age group from staff members of Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat, India, after their voluntary consent. All participants were apparently healthy at the time of Treadmill exercise test. Body compositions of all participants were done using Omron body fat monitor HBF302. Estimation of VO2 max was done by treadmill exercise test following Bruce protocol. Results: All the participants were grouped into normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 22.9) and overweight (BMI > 23). In normal weight females (n=30) VO2 max values obtained by Treadmill exercise test following Bruce protocol was 32.74 ± 12.82 ml/kg/min while in overweight female (n=20) it was 28.67 ± 9.78. VO2 max in normal weight males (n=15) was 39.50 ± 11.28 ml/kg/min while in overweight males (n=35) it was 35.17 ± 8.87 ml/kg/min. VO2 max was best correlated with total body fat percentage in males (r = -39) and females (r = -33) than total body mass in our study. Conclusion: VO2 max was significantly less in overweight adults in comparison to normal weight adults. High body fat rather than high body weight played main role for reduction of VO2 max in Indians
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Hasmukh D Shah, Tejas Prajapati, S. K. Singh
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