Relationship between anthropometric characteristics and aerobic fitness among Malaysian men and women

This cross-sectional study evaluated the relationships between anthropometric and aerobic fitness (rate of perceived exertion [RPE] predicted maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]) among 228 participants (age: 23.78±4.42 years). RPE VO2max were determined during cycle ergometer exercise test. Data also obtained for height, weight, body mass index (BMI), hip waist (WC) circumferences. analysis revealed is correlated with WC (r=−0.571), weight (r=−0.521), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (r=−0.516), waist-to-hip (WHR) (r=−0.487), BMI (r=−0.47) in men, while, women (r=−0.581), WHtR (r=−0.545), WHR (r=−0.473), height (r=−0.287) (all P<0.05). Regression showed was a significant predictor men (r 2=32.6% vs. 33.7%). The receiver operating characteristic curve 0.786 0.831 women, respectively. or abdominal obesity strongest VO2max, which an indicator Malaysian adults. Keywords: Aerobic fitness, Anthropometry, Malaysia, Submaximal test, Waist circumference