Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Physical Fitness in Firefighters in Cape Town, South Africa
Firefighters with MetS had a higher absolute aerobic capacity and strength, and healthier fighters had a higher relative aerobic capacity, muscular endurance capacity, and flexibility.
Authors
- Jaron Ras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7915-4883)
- Jeanne Grace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6848-6500)
Institutions
- New York City Fire Department (US)
- School for Ethical Education (US)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000003250
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00