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The purpose of this study was to determine exercise tolerance and the variables associated with fitness, among individuals seeking bariatric surgery. <jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> Bariatric surgery candidates completed submaximal treadmill testing and provided ratings of perceived exertion. Each participant also completed questionnaires related to history of exercise, mood, and perceived barriers\/benefits of exercise. <jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Over half of participants reported that exercise was \u201chard <jats:italic>to<\/jats:italic> very hard\u201d before reaching 70% of heart rate reserve, and one-third of participants\u00a0reported that exercise was \u201cmoderately hard\u201d at less than 3 metabolic equivalents (light activity). Body mass index and age accounted for the majority of the variance in exercise tolerance, but athletic history, employment status, and perceived health benefits also contributed. 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