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Trajectories of objectively measured physical activity in free-living older men. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The steep decline in physical activity (PA) among the oldest old is not well understood; there is little information about the patterns of change in PA and sedentary behaviour (SB) in older people.
Jefferis, BJ   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Daily Variability in Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Responsiveness in Older Women

open access: yesSensors
Free-living physical behaviour (PB), from sedentarism through to vigorous physical activity (PA), is increasingly studied due to its links to health outcomes.
Dale M. Grant   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of overweight and obesity in sedentary children and adolescents with or without intellectual disability in the Democratic Republic of Congo

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Kinesiology, 2019
Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities is a major public health problem. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in sedentary children and adolescents with ...
Teddy Bofosa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early predictors of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in 8-10 year old children : the Gateshead Millennium Study

open access: yes, 2012
With a number of studies suggesting associations between early life influences and later chronic disease risk, it is suggested that associations between early growth and later physical activity (PA) may be a mediator. However, conflicting evidence exists
Mann Kay D.   +18 more
core   +1 more source

Associations between indicators of energy intake and expenditure with excess weight and obesity among women in sedentary and less-sedentary jobs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
This is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Elsevier via the DOI in this recordData statement: The data used in this study are from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
Torquati, Luciana   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Effect of Outdoor Cycling, Virtual and Enhanced Reality Indoor Cycling on Heart Rate, Motivation, Enjoyment and Intention to Perform Green Exercise in Healthy Adults

open access: yesJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Background: Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), Italy ranks low in leisure-time PA among European countries. Integrating virtual (VR)/enhanced (ER) reality with exercise equipment could boost PA engagement.
Luca Poli   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sedentary work and risk of venous thromboembolism

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2020
OBJECTIVE: Prolonged seated immobility during long-distance flights is related to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), but little, if anything, is known about the risk related to sedentary work.
Camilla Ditlev Lindhardt Johannesen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of maternal employment on children's dietary habits, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Maternal employment could affect children in two ways: reducing time on household activities centred on children’s diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour; and increasing family income which may change food habits, facilitate organized physical ...
Afrin, Sabiha
core   +1 more source

activPAL and ActiGraph Assessed Sedentary Behavior and Cardiometabolic Health Markers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Purpose To establish whether associations between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic health differ when assessed by thigh-worn and waist-worn accelerometry. Methods Participants were recruited from several areas in the United Kingdom.
JOSEPH HENSON   +13 more
core   +1 more source

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