Associations between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and positive states of mental health among Canadian adults

Background: There is currently a shift in mental health research from preventing and treating mental illness to fostering positive states of mental health (PMH). Physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) represent modifiable protective factors that are related to physical health and disease outcomes; however, less is known about their unique associations with PMH. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the associations...