C-Reactive protein is inversely related to physical fitness in middle-aged subjects

Introduction: Physical fitness has a protective effect with regard to the risk of developing coronary disease or diabetes. C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are directly related to increased risk of coronary disease and diabetes. However, data on the association between physical fitness and CRP are sparse. Methods: Physical fitness was assessed in a population-based cross-sectional study (n = 892; age 50 ± 9 years) using the Bruce treadmill...