Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Cardiometabolic Diseases Prevention and
This book examines the links between physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It presents an overview of the role of PA and CRF in the prevention and management of risk factors associated with car
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Cardiometabolic Diseases
Peter Kokkinos • Puneet Narayan Editors
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Cardiometabolic Diseases Prevention and Management in Clinical Practice
Editors Peter Kokkinos Veterans Affairs Medical Center Georgetown University School of Medicine Rutgers University Department of Kinesiology and Health University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington DC USA Puneet Narayan Clinical Research Institute of Northern Virginia Burke VA USA
ISBN 978-3-030-04815-0 ISBN 978-3-030-04816-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04816-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019932846 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
This book is dedicated to Evangeline, spouse, friend, and mother, and to my sons Nicholas and John Peter, who make life a wonderful journey! Peter Kokkinos This book is dedicated to my Parents for instilling us with their values of hard work, dedication and sacrifice with endless support and love. Puneet Narayan
Preface
Physical activity is the most underutilized medical intervention in prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. This despite the fact that it is inexpensive, relatively low risk, and easily incorporated in most lifestyles. The link between physical activity and health was recognized by Hippocrates in the fifth century BC. Hippocrates stated that a sedentary lifestyle renders the body liable to disease and premature aging. Conversely, moderate physical activity promotes health and slows the aging process. Scientific scrutiny of this concept began in the early 1950s w
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