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Using Accelerometers to Identify Regular Activity Breaks

Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 2019
Background: Regular activity breaks positively impact markers of cardiometabolic health when performed in a laboratory. However, identifying compliance to a free-living regular activity breaks intervention is challenging, particularly if intensity is prescribed. Methods: This study had two parts.
Peddie, Meredith C., Reeves, Matthew, Keown, Millie K., Perry, Tracy L., Skeaff, C. Murray   +4 more
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LUNCH BREAKS UNPACKED: THE EFFECT OF DAILY LUNCH BREAK ACTIVITIES AND CONTROL OVER BREAK ON FATIGUE

Academy of Management Proceedings, 2011
Integrating Ego Depletion (Muraven & Baumeister, 2000) and Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985), we employed a multi-source experience sampling methodology to test the effects of a critica...
John P. Trougakos, Ivona Hideg, Bonnie Hayden Cheng   +2 more
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Bizzy Break! The Effect of a Classroom-Based Activity Break on In-School Physical Activity Levels of Primary School Children

Pediatric Exercise Science, 2013
The school has been identified as a key setting to promote physical activity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a classroom-based activity break on in-school step counts of primary school children. Data for 90 children (49 boys, 41 girls, 9.3 ± 1.4 years) from three Irish primary schools is presented.
Elaine, Murtagh, Maureen, Mulvihill, Oonagh, Markey   +2 more
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Literature as a Rule-Breaking Activity

2012
IN 1945, Jean-Paul Sartre defined the philosophical school of existentialism as the ultimate form of humanism. The same could be said about literature: 'Literature is a humanism'. In the following I shall give a short account of why I consider this equation to be justified.
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Breaking the kinetic window of T-cell activation

Trends in Immunology, 2002
T cells recognize peptide antigens associated with MHC molecules on the surface of target cells. The antigen specificity of T cells is conferred by the T-cell receptor (TCR). During the development of T cells, those expressing a TCR that recognizes a self-peptide–MHC weakly are selected for and those that bind to such a complex with high avidity are ...
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Influence of Controlled Breaks on Mental Fatigue: Physical Activity Break vs. Social Networking Break

AHFE International
Mental Fatigue is a growing concern in many occupations that require extended work hours. Managing mental fatigue is critical for the air traffic control job, considering the complex nature of the task and the recent substantial increase in air traffic.
Manasi Deshpande, Chen Ling, Elena Cheng
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Brain Breaks Active Break in Macedonian Schools - Qualitative Study

2019
Technology is everywhere in our everyday life. It is also included when speaking about physical activity. When speaking about technology and physical activity in children, it can have both positive and negative effects on physical activity level on children, prolonged screen time, motivation for movement, etc.
Jovanova-Mitkovska, Snezana, Popeska, Biljana   +1 more
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Active Adventures-Health Breaks: Physical Activity

Active family activities strengthen relationships, teach healthy habits, increase communication, and foster teamwork. Examples include balloon or beach ball toss, yard or housework play, and follow the leader.
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Active Adventures-Health Breaks: Be Active, Be Safe

Outdoor activities require safety measures like helmets, hydration, warm muscles, proper treatment, skill promotion, setting rules, sunscreen, avoiding hazards, comfortable clothing, and setting rules for success.
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ACTIVE METHODOLOGY IN BREAKING STUDY

2022
Fernanda B. A. Freitas, Fabrício L. Alves, Dorgival A. S. Júnior   +2 more
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