Observational study reveals links between arterial stiffness and key health-related fitness indicators in young adults, highlighting notable differences by gender.
Key Points
Arterial stiffness shows significant positive correlations with BMI and body fat in young adults.
Cardiorespiratory endurance index is negatively correlated with arterial stiffness in male participants.
No significant relationship exists between pulse wave velocity and health-related fitness measurements.
Main risk factors for arterial stiffness include body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness, particularly in young males.