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Physical fitness at work and its relationship with cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health. A systematic review

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  • González de Paz
  • Escalona

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The relationship between physical fitness and work capacity is an important determinant of workers' health, influencing productivity and well-being. Objective: To assess the existing knowledge on the relationship between cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic health with the components of physical fitness (including aerobic and muscular fitness, joint flexibility and balance) and physical activity. Methods: Through a systematic review carried out between August and October 2023, using academic databases to identify relevant articles that analyzed the interrelationship between physical fitness, cardiovascular disease risk factors and work performance. Results: Five articles were retrieved suggesting that promoting physical fitness and managing cardiovascular disease risk factors are essential to improving workers' work performance, productivity and longevity. Conclusion: The importance of physical fitness and management of cardiovascular disease risk factors in workers' work performance is shown. Greater cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility were shown to be associated with a lower incidence of musculoskeletal injuries, suggesting that regular physical activity, both aerobic and anaerobic, has a protective effect on musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health.

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Handle: RePEc:dbk:health:v:3:y:2024:i::p:.504:id:.504
DOI: 10.56294/hl2024.504
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