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Study Links Gender Equality to Better Cardio Fitness

10/25/2025

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A new study in the Journal of Sport and Health Science finds higher cardiorespiratory fitness in countries with greater gender equality and human development.
The research shows social conditions and national policies influence access to physical activity and health maintenance, with data from over 119,000 adults.
Nicolas J. Pillon (co-author) and colleagues call for promoting equality and development and investigating social policies to improve fitness, especially for women.

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Story summary

A new study in the Journal of Sport and Health Science finds higher cardiorespiratory fitness in countries with greater gender equality and human development.
The research shows social conditions and national policies influence access to physical activity and health maintenance, with data from over 119,000 adults.
Nicolas J. Pillon (co-author) and colleagues call for promoting equality and development and investigating social policies to improve fitness, especially for women.