Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks

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"It is possible that consideration of low CRF as a major coronary risk factor could be put into practical use in the clinical setting through identification of low exercise tolerance by exercise stress testing or in daily life by the speed at which a person can walk before experiencing exhaustion," the researchers wrote.

The analysis also found that a 1-MET higher level of MAC, which corresponds to 0.6 mile/hour higher running/jogging speed, was associated with a decrease of 13 percent in risk of all-cause mortality and a 15 percent decrease in risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.

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The AARP has tips on exercise for adults over age 50.

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