Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections
Introduction This study aimed to measure and compare CRF levels between COVID-19-infected adults with asymptomatic and mild symptoms. Methods The participants in this study included 50 adult men, who were further divided into 2 equal categories: mild symptomatic (MS) and asymptomatic (AS) groups. T...
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| author | Nia Sri Ramania Tommy Apriantono Bagus Winata Rini Syafriani Samsul Bahri Maria Immaculata Iwo Ashari Budi Nugraha |
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This study aimed to measure and compare CRF levels between COVID-19-infected adults with asymptomatic and mild symptoms.
Methods
The participants in this study included 50 adult men, who were further divided into 2 equal categories: mild symptomatic (MS) and asymptomatic (AS) groups. These participants received a series of anthropometry and Rockport 1.5-mile run tests. During the Rockport 1.5-mile run test, their heart rate (HR) was continuously monitored using a Polar V800 GPS. Following this test, Borg’s CR10-scale rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was employed.
Results
One-way ANOVA statistical test results showed a significant difference ( p = 0.007, ES = 0.140) between the MS and AS groups, where the VO 2 max in the AS group, was greater than the MS group (35.7 ± 7.1 vs 29.6 ± 8.4 ml/kg/min).
Conclusions
Asymptomatic patients had a higher VO 2 max level than mildly symptomatic patients. Therefore, moderate-intensity exercise was recommended to increase CRF, thereby enhancing immunity and reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b1053d1172ee4b678a8e5c78f80a38c72025-08-20T03:49:28ZengTermedia Publishing HousePhysiotherapy Quarterly2544-43952025-03-01331677210.5114/pq/182853182853Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infectionsNia Sri Ramania0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4461-7913Tommy Apriantono1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5169-0924Bagus Winata2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9407-163XRini Syafriani3Samsul Bahri4Maria Immaculata Iwo5Ashari Budi Nugraha6Department of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Sport Science, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Engineering Physics, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, IndonesiaIntroduction This study aimed to measure and compare CRF levels between COVID-19-infected adults with asymptomatic and mild symptoms. Methods The participants in this study included 50 adult men, who were further divided into 2 equal categories: mild symptomatic (MS) and asymptomatic (AS) groups. These participants received a series of anthropometry and Rockport 1.5-mile run tests. During the Rockport 1.5-mile run test, their heart rate (HR) was continuously monitored using a Polar V800 GPS. Following this test, Borg’s CR10-scale rating of perceived exertion (RPE) was employed. Results One-way ANOVA statistical test results showed a significant difference ( p = 0.007, ES = 0.140) between the MS and AS groups, where the VO 2 max in the AS group, was greater than the MS group (35.7 ± 7.1 vs 29.6 ± 8.4 ml/kg/min). Conclusions Asymptomatic patients had a higher VO 2 max level than mildly symptomatic patients. Therefore, moderate-intensity exercise was recommended to increase CRF, thereby enhancing immunity and reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19.https://physioquart.awf.wroc.pl/Differences-between-cardiorespiratory-fitness-in-adult-men-with-asymptomatic-or-mild,182853,0,2.htmlcardiovascular system cardiologyrespiratory system pulmonologysport physiotherapy |
| spellingShingle | Nia Sri Ramania Tommy Apriantono Bagus Winata Rini Syafriani Samsul Bahri Maria Immaculata Iwo Ashari Budi Nugraha Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections Physiotherapy Quarterly cardiovascular system cardiology respiratory system pulmonology sport physiotherapy |
| title | Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections |
| title_full | Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections |
| title_fullStr | Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections |
| title_short | Differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild SARS-COV-2 infections |
| title_sort | differences between cardiorespiratory fitness in adult men with asymptomatic or mild sars cov 2 infections |
| topic | cardiovascular system cardiology respiratory system pulmonology sport physiotherapy |
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