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Physiology of sedentary behavior

open access: yesPhysiological Reviews, 2023
Sedentary behaviors (SB) are characterized by low energy expenditure while in a sitting or reclining posture. Evidence relevant to understanding the physiology of SB can be derived from studies employing several experimental models: bed rest, immobilization, reduced step count, and reducing/interrupting prolonged SB.
Ana J Pinto   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Dynamics of Fat Oxidation from Sitting at Rest to Light Exercise in Inactive Young Humans

open access: yesMetabolites, 2021
Societal erosion of daily life low-level physical activity has had a great influence on the obesity epidemic. Given that low fat oxidation is also a risk factor for obesity, we investigated, in a repeated measures design, the dynamics of fat oxidation ...
Julie Calonne   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of circulation parameters and some motoric adaptations of futsal athletes and sedentaries

open access: yesRevista de Investigaciones Universidad del Quindío, 2022
The aim of this study is to compare the circulation parameters and some motoric adaptations of futsal athletes aged 15-17 and sedentary individuals. For this purpose, an athlete and a sedentary group was formed and a total of 30 volunteers were included
Zarife Pancar, Mehmet Cevher-İşeri
doaj   +1 more source

A randomised-controlled feasibility study of the REgulate your SItting Time (RESIT) intervention for reducing sitting time in individuals with type 2 diabetes: study protocol

open access: yesPilot and Feasibility Studies, 2021
Background People with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) generally spend a large amount of time sitting. This increases their risk of cardiovascular disease, premature mortality, diabetes-related complications and mental health problems. There is a paucity
Daniel P. Bailey   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A cross-sectional study to assess the correlation of cardiovascular endurance levels across the gender among sedentary adults of 18–25 years

open access: yesApollo Medicine, 2022
Background: Cardiorespiratory proficiency is an important estimate of healthiness. Participation in endurance activities by both genders has increased in recent times but a shift in lifestyle due to industrialization and mechanization has increased the ...
Aftab Begum   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sedentary Death Syndrome [PDF]

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 2004
Sedentary death syndrome (SeDS) is a major public health burden due to its causing multiple chronic diseases and millions of premature deaths each year. Despite the impact of physical inactivity, very little is known about the actual causes of physical inactivity-induced chronic diseases.
Simon J, Lees, Frank W, Booth
openaire   +2 more sources

Physical Activity Intensity Cut-Points for Wrist-Worn GENEActiv in Older Adults

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021
Purpose: This study aims to (1) establish GENEActiv intensity cutpoints in older adults and (2) compare the classification accuracy between dominant (D) or non-dominant (ND) wrist, using both laboratory and free-living data.Methods: Thirty-one older ...
François Fraysse   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Variations in physical activity and sedentary behavior during and after hospitalization in acutely admitted older medical patients: a longitudinal study

open access: yesBMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background Inactivity is frequent among older patients during hospitalization. It is unknown how patients' daily activity pattern (diurnal profile) vary between hospitalization and after discharge. This study aims to describe and compare the distribution
Baker Nawfal Jawad   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost and cost-effectiveness of the ‘Stand and Move at Work’ multicomponent intervention to reduce workplace sedentary time and cardiometabolic risk

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2022
OBJECTIVE: Few studies have reported the cost and cost-effectiveness of workplace interventions to reduce sedentary time. The purpose of this study was to complete an economic evaluation of a multilevel intervention to reduce sitting time and increase ...
Tzeyu L Michaud   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Finding the possible link between physical activities, dietary nutrients and health on myofascial pain syndrome

open access: yesCurrent Medicine Research and Practice, 2021
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a general term indicating a widespread muscular pain that arises from the musculoskeletal system and showing the characteristics of trigger points. MPS is the primary cause of disability, and a common complaint among the
Andrew Lalchhuanawma
doaj   +1 more source

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