Aerobic Exercise Performance and Muscle Strength in Statin Users—The LIFESTAT Study

Introduction Statins are widely used in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The treatment increases the risk of muscle pain (myalgia) which can affect muscle function and levels of physical activity. We investigated whether statin-associated myalgia is coupled to impaired aerobic exercise performance including fat oxidation as well as impaired muscle strength. Methods A population-based survey (6000 people) was...