Research Article

Incongruence between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Subjective Reports of Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis: A Focus on Sex Differences

Table 5

Multiple regression results for objectively measured fitness (V̇O2max), based on derivation group.

V̇O2max (mL·kg-1·min-1) (95% CI)SE Adjusted

Model0.4180.352
Constant44.737 (31.680-57.794)6.479
Sex (F, M)8.211 (4.239-12.184)1.9710.545
Age (years)-0.228 (-0.394 to -0.062)0.083-0.334
Body mass (kg)-0.247 (-0.379 to -0.115)0.065-0.510
EDSS-0.996 (-1.914 to -0.078)0.455-0.264
MVPA (MET-minutes)0.004 (-0.002 to +0.009)0.0030.168

and . 95% CI: 95% confidence interval; : unstandardized regression coefficient; : standardized regression coefficient; EDSS: Expanded Disability Status Scale; MET: metabolic equivalent of task; MVPA: moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity; : coefficient of variation; SE : standard error of estimate; V̇O2max: maximum oxygen uptake.