Components of Metabolic Syndrome as Predictors of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Women

Abstract

The Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is characterized by a set of morbidities that increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases, thus, a cardiorespiratory fitness (CRA) is considered a protective factor against the development of risk factors for MS. Objective: to assess the prevalence of MS and relate the components of MS to the ACR in women. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 45 women (22 with MS and 23 without MS) aged between 20 and 59 years. The components measured were waist circumference (WC), blood glucose, high density lipoprotein (HDL), triglycerides, systemic blood pressure (BP). ACR was assessed using the adapted Bruce protocol. For statistical analysis, multiple linear regression, Chi-square, t-student and Mann-Whitney tests were used. Results: increased that women increase with SM wasting body mass compared with SM (Δ = 19.8 kg, p <0.001 and BMI (Δ = 9.1 kg / m2, p <0.001). of women with MS higher derivative values ​​in the variables ​​CC (Δ = 23.5 cm, p <0.001), diastolic BP (Δ = 11 mmHg, p <0.001), blood glucose (Δ = 34.7 mg / dL, p = 0.032) and triglycerides Δ = 66.4 mg / dL p <0.001). The VO2max of MS-free women was higher (Δ = 4.21 mL / kg / min, p <0.006), that is, they source a better ACR. Conclusion: Women with dissipated SM reduced VO2max, body mass, high BMI. Altered WC and HDL are predictors of VO2max in women.