Sammenhengen mellom kroppssammensetning og VO2 maks blantvoksne inaktive menn og kvinner i alderen 40-55 år, basert på studien "Aktiv i Sør "

2011

Masteroppgave i idrettsvitenskap -Universitetet i Agder 2011 Background: Modern day sedentary lifestyle habits adopted by the masses have led to an increased incidence of reduced health. Obesity is becoming steadily more common on a global scale. Purpose: The purpose of this study has been to investigate the correlation on body composition and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) in adult women and men between the ages of 40-55, based on the “Aktiv i Sør” project. Method: 109 sedentary participants (73 women and 36 men) between 40-55 years of age took part in the study. The participant’s body composition was measured using skinfold caliper, waist/hip ratio, InBody 720. VO2 max was measured …