Physical Fitness and Physical Activity as Markers of Health
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 832
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular risk; metabolism; hypertension; insulin resistance; abdominal obesity; diabetes; obesity; physical activity; sedentary behavior; healthy lifestyle; exercise science; public health; nutritional epidemiology
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Interests: physical activity; exercise; cardiovascular fitness; muscle fitness; healthy habits; sedentariness; aging; public health; nutritional epidemiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
At the beginning of this century, significant attention was paid to understanding the impact of physical fitness on mortality risk in both healthy individuals and those with underlying cardiovascular diseases. Empirical evidence unequivocally demonstrates that physical fitness is a powerful predictor of morbidity and mortality from all causes, regardless of an individual's health status or weight. It is also a critical determinant of longevity. Additionally, research has established that physical fitness serves as a key biological marker of overall health starting from childhood. Maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) has been recognized by various international organizations as a new vital sign, while muscular strength is universally acknowledged as a health indicator across all age groups, including children, adults, and older adults. Regular physical activity and structured exercise programs are essential for preventing, managing, and mitigating the impact of chronic diseases. Together with smoking cessation and adherence to a healthy diet, physical activity forms a cornerstone of global strategies aimed at preventing numerous non-communicable diseases.
We are pleased to invite you to publish studies that allow us to delve into health markers linked to sedentary lifestyle, physical activity, and exercise.
Therefore, articles in the form of reviews with meta-analysis and original research centered on prospective longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials are invited to be submitted to this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with practical implications for practitioners and policy-makers.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Cristian Cofre Bolados
Dr. Emilio Jofre Saldia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical activity
- exercise
- cardiovascular fitness
- muscle fitness
- healthy habits
- sedentariness
- aging
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