Do changes to the local street environment alter behaviour and quality of life of older adults? The ‘DIY Streets’ intervention [PDF]
, 2012 <p>Background: The burden of ill-health due to inactivity has recently been highlighted. Better studies on environments that support physical activity are called for, including longitudinal studies of environmental interventions.
Affonso Zuin +43 more
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Evaluating the impact of physical activity apps and wearables: interdisciplinary review [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Although many smartphone apps and wearables have been designed to improve physical activity, their rapidly evolving nature and complexity present challenges for evaluating their impact. Traditional methodologies, such as randomized controlled
Gray, Cindy M. +2 more
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The association of physical function and physical activity with all-cause mortality and adverse clinical outcomes in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease : a systematic review [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: People with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal transplant recipients (RTRs) have compromised physical function and reduced physical activity (PA) levels.
Clarke, Amy L. +8 more
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Physical performance and physical activity in older adults: associated but separate domains of physical function in old age. [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Physical Function Is A Crucial Factor In The Prevention And Treatment Of Health Conditions In Older Adults And Is Usually Measured Objectively With Physical Performance Tests And/or Physical Activity Monitoring.
Beek, P.J. +6 more
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Adolescents’ physical activity profile according to parental physical activity participation [PDF]
, 2014 This study aimed to characterize adolescents' physical activity according to parental physical activity participation, in families where one or both of the parents were active or inactive.
Carreiro da Costa, Francisco +4 more
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Physical activity monitoring in Europe : the European physical activity surveillance system (EUPASS) approach and indicator testing. [PDF]
, 2003 Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to describe the approach and specific findings of the European Physical Activity Surveillance System (EUPASS) research project.
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The effect of a wearable physical activity monitor (Fitbit One) on physical activity behaviour in women: A pilot study [PDF]
, 2017 Introduction. With wearable technology topping both the 2016 and 2017 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fitness Trends survey, research in this area is needed to help determine the importance of such devices. Purpose.
Barkley, Jacob, Farnell, Greg
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, 2020 This data set depicts the raw data for all variables collected before and after a period of training and ...
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Conceptualizing physical activity parenting practices using expert informed concept mapping analysis [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Parents are widely recognized as playing a central role in the development of child behaviors such as physical activity. As there is little agreement as to the dimensions of physical activity-related parenting practices that should be ...
Baranowski, T +6 more
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Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017 Introduction: Undertaking physical activity is often associated with the appearance of proverbial "sourdoughs". DOMS (Delayed Oneset Muscle Soreness), or delayed musculoskeletal muscle pain, known as the aforementioned "soreness", is a consequence of intense physical activity for microtraumas of muscle fibers.
Tomasz Łosień +7 more
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