Get Fit, Stay Fit: The Benefits of Physical Fitness

Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity fitness is a major marker associated with health risks and mortality rates. Epidemiological studies consistently reveal that cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and physical activity are independent factors that modulate and favor health outcomes. For example, higher physical fitness is associated with a lower risk of all-cause cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality among both normal and clinical populations. Currently, it is well-established that physical activity should be integrated into clinical practice and healthcare models, aiming to mitigate cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal disease risk factors, among others. Despite this consolidated evidence, research on specific topics is still needed. For example, research about the effectiveness of individualization of training protocols based on clinical conditions or physical assessments is still needed. Additionally, identifying minimum effective dose pending covariables is still important to adjust the training prescription to different contexts. Other examples such as research that aims to understand how concurrent factors, such as daily life habits (e.g., working conditions; nutrition), can interact with exercise (e.g., combined exercise, different modes and types of exercise) should be also improved to benefit the academic and practitioners community. For these reasons, this Special Issue invites colleagues to submit high-quality original and review articles. No restriction to study designs is imposed. Any quality and significant contribution to the research community is welcome.

Prof. Dr. Paulo Gentil
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Luiz Vancini
Prof. Dr. Victor Silveira Coswig
Guest Editors

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