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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Gallardo-Alfaro, Laura author Bibiloni Esteva, Maria Del Mar author Argelich, Emma author Angullo-Martinez, Escarlata author Bouzas, Cristina author Tur, Josep A author 2021-12 Background: It has been pointed out that moderate to vigorous exercise improves metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria; however, studies on functional fitness in subjects with MetS are scarce. Aim: This study aimed to assess functional fitness abilities in MetS and non-MetS subjects. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Participants living in the Balearic Islands (n = 477, 52% men, 55-80 years old) with MetS (n = 333) and without MetS (n = 144). Anthropometric, socioeconomic and lifestyle characteristics were measured, and blood samples were collected. Functional fitness tests included: one leg balance, standing and sitting handgrip, 30-s chair stand, arm curl, chair sit-and-reach, back scratch, 8-foot time up-and-go, 30-m walk, and 6-min walk tests. A Functional Fitness Score was created from tests that measured agility and dynamic balance, static balance, lower-and-upper body strength, lower-and-upper body flexibility, aerobic endurance, and speed. Results: All functional fitness tests were lower in MetS subjects, except for back scratch and standing handgrip test. After adjusting for possible confounders (sex, age, civil status, education level, leisure-time physical activity) MetS subjects were more likely to be below average for a sex and age specific cut-off value of one leg balance (Odds Ratio, OR: 2.37; 95% Confidence Interval, CI: 1.25-4.48), chair stand (OR: 2.30; 95% CI: 1.26-3.20), arm curl (OR: 3.43; 95% CI:1.90-6.26), back scratch (OR: 3.49; 95% CI: 2.31-5.91), 8-foot up-&-go (OR: 13.03; 95% CI: 6.66-25.55), 30-m walk (OR: 8.10; 95% CI: 4.33-15.57) and 6-min walk test (OR: 3.28; 95% CI: 1.76-6.52), whereas they were more likely to be above average for sitting handgrip test (OR:1.69; 95% CI:1.21-2.95). Functional Fitness Score was lower in MetS subjects (5.44 +/- 2.40 vs. 7.04 +/- 1.72, p < 0.001), independently of sex and age. Conclusion: MetS participants showed lower functional fitness abilities and lower Functional Fitness Score than non-MetS peers, independently of sex, age, body mass index and waist circumference, showing lower ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently. Gallardo-Alfaro L, Bibiloni MD, Argelich E, Angullo-Martinez E, Bouzas C, Tur JA. Metabolic Syndrome and Functional Fitness Abilities. J Clin Med. 2021 Dec;10(24):5840. 10.3390/jcm10245840 2077-0383 Journal of Clinical Medicine https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/19689 34945135 L2014863521 2-s2.0-85121453354 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/23279 742426800001 Metabolic syndrome Physical activity Functional fitness Older adults Metabolic Syndrome and Functional Fitness Abilities