Self-reported (IFIS) versus measured physical fitness, and their associations to cardiometabolic risk factors in early pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Physical fitness is a strong marker of health, but objective fitness measurements are not always feasible. The International FItness Scale (IFIS) for self-reported fitness is a simple-to-use tool with demonstrated validity and reliability; however, validation in pregnancy needs to be confirmed. Also, its association with cardiometabolic health in pregnant women is unknown. Hence, we examined (1) the validity of the IFIS with objectively measured fitness, and (2) the associations of self-reported versus objectively measured cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscular strength with cardiometabolic risk factors in early pregnancy. Women (n = 303) from the HealthyMoms trial were measured at gestational week 14 for: CRF (6-min walk test); upper-body muscular strength (handgrip strength test);

SUBMITTER: Henstrom M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8608964 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature