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2026 Poster Session C
C21 - Does reduced physical activity differentially affect muscle oxygenation responses (via NIRS) in individuals with high vs low cardiorespiratory fitness?
Approximately 30% of adults worldwide do not meet recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines.
2026 Poster Session C
C21 - Does reduced physical activity differentially affect muscle oxygenation responses (via NIRS) in individuals with high vs low cardiorespiratory fitness?
Mentor: Kevin Ballard, Ph.D.
Approximately 30% of adults worldwide do not meet recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines. This high prevalence is concerning as not meeting recommended PA levels (i.e., physical inactivity) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Studies show that short-term decreases in daily PA of ~60% reduce insulin sensitivity and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and impair vascular function. Limited data have examined the effect of a more modest (~30%) daily PA reduction on measures of vascular function.