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The relationship between physical activity, motor competence and health-related fitness in 14-year-old adolescents [PDF]

, 2008
Physical activity, physical fitness, and motor competence are important health-related constructs. However, the relationship between them, particularly among children and adolescents, is still unclear.
Hands, Beth P, Larkin, Dawne, Parker, Helen, Perry, Mark, Straker, Leon   +4 more
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Reducing weight and increasing physical activity in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of enhanced motivational interviewing intervention with usual care. [PDF]

, 2020
OBJECTIVE: The epidemic of obesity is contributing to the increasing prevalence of people at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), negating the medical advances in reducing CVD mortality.
Ashworth, M, Bayley, A, Britneff, E, Cook, DG, Greenough, A, Ismail, K, McCrone, P, Ridge, K, Rundle, J, Stahl, D, Stewart, K, Treasure, J, Twist, K, Whincup, P, Winkley, K   +14 more
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Acute hot‐water immersion augments the diastolic blood pressure nocturnal dip in healthy adults

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Hot‐water immersion (HWI) has been shown to reduce 24 h ambulatory systolic blood pressure in hypertensive adults and might represent a preventative strategy for maintaining cardiovascular health in normotensive adults. The purpose of this study was to determine the time course of post‐HWI hypotension and test the hypothesis that a single HWI ...
Samuel F. Leaney, Ferrida A. F. Ponce, Tomos F. Owen, Benjamin L. Harvey, Oliver N. Davies‐Wilson, Oliver M. A. Brand, Geoff B. Coombs, Jonathan P. Moore, Samuel J. Oliver   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining adherence to activity monitoring devices to improve physical activity in adults with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review [PDF]

, 2019
Background Activity monitoring devices are currently being used to facilitate and monitor physical activity. No prior review has examined adherence to the use of activity monitoring devices amongst adults with cardiovascular disease.
Beks, Hannah, Brown, Alex, Clark, Robyn A., Coffee, Neil T., Daniel, Mark, Foote, Jonathon, Ganesan, Anand, Haedtke, Christine A., Kourbelis, Constance, Marin, Tania S., Newman, Peter, Nicholls, Stephen, Versace, Vincent L.   +12 more
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Do adults with cardiovascular disease risk show meaningful reactivity to physical activity measurement? Coordinated analysis across six studies

British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 31, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract Objectives To estimate the extent of physical activity (PA) measurement reactivity among adults ages 40–60 with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), to inform best practices for addressing reactivity in PA research and intervention.
Danielle Arigo, Kiri Baga, Amanda L. Folk, Gabrielle M. Salvatore, Iris Bercovitz, Ria Singh, Laura M. König, Meghan L. Butryn, Jacqueline A. Mogle   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intensity and amount of habitual physical activity for health: Special considerations in middle-aged and older Japanese adults

Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, 2014
The present review aims to summarize current evidence regarding the intensity and amount of habitual physical activity required to obtain health benefits, in particular among middle-aged and older Japanese adults.
Makoto Ayabe, Kojiro Ishii
doaj   +1 more source

Pedometer determined Physical Activity levels and Reliability of Pedometer data in Pakistani Adolescents

Pakistan Journal of Public Health, 2021
Background:Pedometer is the most convenient and economical objective tool which is progressively being used to assess physical activity in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to describe the overall and gender stratified physical activity levels and to determine minimal no.
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Custom-designed motion-based games for older adults: a review of literature in human-computer interaction [PDF]

, 2014
Many older adults, particularly persons living in senior residences and care homes, lead sedentary lifestyles, which reduces their life expectancy. Motion-based video games encourage physical activity and might be an opportunity for these adults to ...
Gerling, Kathrin, Mandryk, Regan
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A mobile phone application for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in Malaysian women with gestational diabetes mellitus (MYGODDESS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial

Diabetic Medicine, Volume 43, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Aims The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Malaysia is estimated at 9–18%. Although GDM is associated with increased and potentially modifiable risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the effectiveness of diabetes prevention interventions (DPI) post‐GDM in this setting is unclear.
Madeleine Benton, Kimberley Goldsmith, Siew Mooi Ching, Angus Forbes, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Helen R. Murphy, Nur Hafizah Mahamad Sobri, Barakatun‐Nisak Mohd Yusof, Nurul Iftida Basri, Irmi Zarina Ismail, Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew   +11 more
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Implementing a Fitness and Nutrition Program for Special Olympics Athletes [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: Only 17-30% of individuals with ID meet the recommendations for daily exercise Populations of individuals with ID have higher BMI, lower cardiovascular fitness and lower muscle strength compared to the general population Individuals with ID
Blood, Andrea, Brady, Shannon, Contompasis, Stephen, Donnelly, Liam, Graham, Justin, Gwak, Do young, Hastings, Charlotte, Roper-Batker, Astia, Sarabakhsh, Kasra, Shenouda, Stephen   +9 more
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