Phenomena and Processes

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A measure of the functional capabilities of the heart, lungs and muscles, relative to the demands of specific exercise routines such as running or cycling.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A measure of the functional capabilities of the heart, lungs and muscles, relative to the demands of specific exercise routines such as running or cycling.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Fitness, Cardiorespiratory

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3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings history, physiology, psychology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Physical Fitness (1967-2016)

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  1. G11.427.685w.500w
  2. I03.450.642w.845w.054.300w
  3. I03.450.642w.845w.054.800w.500w
  4. N01.400w.150w
  5. N01.400w.545w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cardiorespiratory Fitness. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072599. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072599
  2. Cardiorespiratory Fitness. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiorespiratory_fitness
  3. Cardiorespiratory Fitness. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5038720