Lack of physical activity during leisure time contributes to an impaired health related quality of life in patients with schizophrenia

Physical HRQL in patients with schizophrenia is not only related to increased BMI but also to lack of leisure time physical activity. A reduced physical HRQL in patients with MetS appears to be related to their greater BMI, rather than to MetS per se. Present findings provide further support for routinely incorporating physical activity within rehabilitation programs and clinical assessments.