Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a key indicator of overall health and a strong predictor of survival, particularly concerning cardiovascular diseases (CVD), outperforming traditional risk factors.
The manuscript explores various methods for measuring CRF, especially the gold standard of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and other alternative assessments that provide crucial prognostic data for health outcomes.
To enhance health and longevity globally, it's essential to encourage physical activity and integrate routine CRF evaluations into standard clinical practices.