About the book
Physical fitness is defined as 'having the energy to perform activities performed in daily life without getting tired, to participate in and enjoy recreational activities, and to cope with unexpected situations. Cardiorespiratory fitness, on the other hand, is one of the 'health-related' components of physical fitness and can also be expressed as 'the ability of the heart, lung, and vascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is the gold standard for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness as it provides an objective and concrete measure of cardiorespiratory fitness by measuring maximum oxygen consumption with gas exchange analysis. At the same time, cardiopulmonary exercise testing provides data on the source of a potential problem by revealing the suitability of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems in conditions where metabolism is under control, and whether they create any restrictions during exercise. Cardiorespiratory fitness is a subcomponent of physical fitness, and it is the ability of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems of individuals to supply the tissues with the necessary nutrients and oxygen. The most valid measurement in assessing cardiorespiratory system fitness is maximal oxygen consumption. Cardiorespiratory fitness is of great importance for individuals to continue their activities of daily living, and it also has a very important role in increasing the physical activity levels of individuals. In line with this scope, this book aims to include current studies, data, and different literature information in the field of cardiorespiratory fitness.
