Circulating adiponectin levels are associated with peak oxygen uptake in Japanese.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the link between circulating adiponectin levels and peak oxygen uptake and/or physical activity in Japanese.

Methods

A total of 528 subjects (188 men and 340 women) were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Circulating adiponectin levels, physical activity measured by tri-axial accelerometers, peak oxygen uptake and metabolic risk parameters were evaluated. We also assessed anthropometric factors, blood pressure, blood examinations and energy intake.

Results

Circulating adiponectin levels were 6.7 ± 3.0 μg/mL in men and 11.0 ± 4.9 μg/mL in women. Circulating adiponectin levels were positively correlated with physical fitness after adjusting for age, physical activity evaluated by Σ [metabolic equivalents × h per we

SUBMITTER: Miyatake N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4085255 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature