Abstract Introduction: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is an essential component of health-related physical fitness, and its reduction is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and increased mortality. The peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak) obtained via the Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) is compared to predicted normal reference values, providing a more accurate and individualized CRF classification. However, currently predicted values available arose from data from different countries or regions in Brazil that might present different demographic and biopsychosocial characteristics than […]
