Promoting physical activity and quality of life in Vitoria, Brazil: evaluation of the Exercise Orientation Service (EOS) program.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical inactivity contributes to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in overweight/obesity. However, little is known about this relationship in prediabetes. METHODS:The study purpose is to examine relationships between physical activity (PA) and MetS in prediabetes. The Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Diabet...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Rosenberger Hale E,Goff DC,Isom S,Blackwell C,Whitt-Glover MC,Katula JA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The acute effect of low-intensity walking on blood pressure (BP) is unclear. PURPOSE:To determine if the acute use of a walking workstation reduces ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in prehypertensive men and women. METHODS:Ten prehypertensive adults participated in a randomized, cross-over study that includ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Zeigler ZS,Swan PD,Bhammar DM,Gaesser GA

更新日期：2015-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:In the article "An Exploratory Analysis of Adherence Patterns and Program Completion of a Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Intervention" which appeared in Vol. 3, No. 2 of the Journal, Figure 4 on page 217 was printed with an incorrect caption; Figure 4 with the correct caption appears below. ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

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更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are sedentary despite strong recommendations of regular physical activity (PA). Objective measures of PA provide accurate reflection of daily PA level. The purpose of this review was to analyze studies used pedometers or accelerometers to determine the outcome of interv...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alothman S,Yahya A,Rucker J,Kluding PM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity has emerged as a vital area of public health. This emerging area of public health practice has created a need to develop practitioners who can address physical activity promotion using population-based approaches. Variations in physical activity practitioners' educations and backgrounds war...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Dallman A,Abercrombie E,Drewette-Card R,Mohan M,Ray M,Ritacco B

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most children in the United States receive far less physical activity (PA) than is optimal. In rural, under resourced areas of Appalachian Kentucky, physical inactivity rates are significantly higher than national levels. We sought to understand children's perceptions of PA, with the goal of developing cultu...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Swanson M,Schoenberg NE,Erwin H,Davis RE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional videogames contribute to sedentary behaviors; in contrast, exergaming is a relatively new concept that uses videogames to promote exercise during game play. Nintendo Wii Fit is a commercially popular exergaming platform geared toward improving fitness, however, limited empirical evidence related ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Garn AC,Baker BL,Beasley EK,Solmon MA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 10% of women engage in resistance training during pregnancy; however there is limited research on this activity. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between resistance training and adverse outcomes. METHODS:Women completed an online survey and recalled their exercise habits d...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： White E,Pivarnik J,Pfeiffer K

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insufficient levels of physical activity and increasing sedentary time among children and youth are being observed internationally. The purpose of this paper is to summarize findings from France's 2018 Report Card on physical activity for children and youth, and to make comparisons with its 2016 predecessor ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Aubert S,Aucouturier J,Vanhelst J,Fillon A,Genin P,Ganière C,Praznoczy C,Larras B,Schipman J,Duclos M,Thivel D

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The exclusion of participants with invalid accelerometry data (IAD) may lead to biased results and/or lack of generalizability in large population studies. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether demographic, behavioral, and biological differences occur between those with IAD and valid accelerom...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Loprinzi PD,Cardinal BJ,Crespo CJ,Brodowicz GR,Andersen RE,Smit E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Few social ecological studies have considered the joint effects of intrapersonal and environmental influences on physical activity. This study investigated the interaction of self-efficacy and perceived neighborhood walkability in predicting neighborhood-based physical activity and how this relationship vari...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kaczynski AT,Robertson-Wilson J,Decloe M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People who are physically active enjoy a multitude of health benefits across their lifespan compared with people who are not physically active. However, little research has sought to determine whether those who meet the physical activity (PA) guidelines also engage in other healthy behaviors. The purpose of ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Pharr JR,Terencio MAM,Bungum T

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study evaluated the concurrent and criterion validity of a new, disposable activity monitor designed to provide objective data on physical activity and energy expenditure in clinical populations. METHODS:A sample of healthy adults (n = 52) wore the disposable Metria IH1 along with the established Sensew...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Welk G,Kim Y,Shook RP,Ellingson L,Lobelo RL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between engagement in physical activity and the development of motor competence (MC) is considered to be reciprocal and dynamic throughout childhood and adolescence. The 10-month follow-up study aimed to explore this reciprocal relationship and investigated whether the relationship is mediat...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Sallen J,Andrä C,Ludyga S,Mücke M,Herrmann C

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the associations between natural amenities, recreation facility density, and obesity, at a national level. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to examine associations between county-level natural amenities, density of recreation facilities, and obesity prevalence among United State...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Jilcott Pitts SB,Edwards MB,Moore JB,Shores KA,DuBose KD,McGranahan D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The absolute energy cost of activities in children increase with age due to greater muscle mass and physical capability associated with growth and developmental maturation; however, there is a paucity of data in preschool-aged children. Study aims were 1) to describe absolute and relative energy cost of comm...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Puyau MR,Adolph AL,Liu Y,Wilson TA,Zakeri IF,Butte NF

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have compared long-term moderate-intensity aerobic versus light-resistance training on serial improvements in glucose tolerance in older people. METHODS:Healthy, inactive older (74 +/- 5 [SD] years) women (N = 20) were randomized into either a high-volume, moderate-intensity aerobic (ATM, n = 12...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Dipietro L,Yeckel CW,Dziura J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Menstrual dysfunctions are often found in athletic women. This study evaluated the association between leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and menstrual function in healthy nonathletic women. METHODS:During 1984-1986, a population-based health survey (HUNT 1) was conducted in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, with ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Gudmundsdottir SL,Flanders WD,Augestad LB

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the daily physical activity (PA) levels of people employed in different occupational categories. METHODS:Nine ActiGraph accelerometer-derived daily PA variables are presented and ranked for adults (N = 1465, 20-60 y) working in the 22 occupational categories assessed by NHANES 2005-200...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Steeves JA,Tudor-Locke C,Murphy RA,King GA,Fitzhugh EC,Bassett DR,Van Domelen D,Schuna JM Jr,Harris TB

更新日期：2018-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to green space has been associated with increased physical activity. However, it is not clear whether this association is because active people preferentially live in greener areas. Relationships between exposure to green space and physical activity during pregnancy are not well defined. Our objecti...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Nichani V,Dirks K,Burns B,Bird A,Morton S,Grant C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct observation protocols may introduce variability in physical activity estimates. METHODS:Thirty-five physical education lessons were video recorded and coded using the System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time (SOFIT). A multistep process examined variability in moderate to vigorous physical activ...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Weaver RG,Beighle A,Erwin H,Whitfield M,Beets MW,Hardin JW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was carried out to examine the association between systematic physical activity and academic performance in school kids after controlling for potential sociodemographic and educational confounders. METHODS:In a random sample of 1271 students from urban Santiago, attending 5th and 9th grade, who t...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Burrows R,Correa-Burrows P,Orellana Y,Almagiá A,Lizana P,Ivanovic D

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For a health behavior intervention to be sustainable within preschool centers, the intervention should be implemented by classroom teachers. Unfortunately, teachers are constrained by demands such as meeting early childhood education standards. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to examine the fe...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alhassan S,St Laurent CW,Burkart S,Greever CJ,Ahmadi MN

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for poor health and obesity. The authors describe obesity-related movement behaviors in children with ADHD, determine higher risk groups, and compare with children with other disorders. Methods: Physical activity (PA), slee...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Tandon PS,Sasser T,Gonzalez ES,Whitlock KB,Christakis DA,Stein MA

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Socioeconomic characteristics of locations where physical activity equipment is installed may affect the activity level of users. The purpose of this study was to verify patterns of use and physical activity levels in fitness zones installed in low- and high-income neighborhoods in the city of Curitiba, Br...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Alberico CO,Hipp JA,Reis RS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no research on the association of television (TV) watching with atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS:From 1987 to 1989, the authors obtained information on the frequency of TV watching in 14,458 participants, aged 45-64 years, without a history of AF. The authors used the Cox proportional hazards mode...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Kubota Y,Alonso A,Shah AM,Chen LY,Folsom AR

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neighborhood-level environmental features have been associated with adult physical activity and weight status, but this link has not been established for adolescents. METHODS:Community design and access to recreational facilities variables were derived using geographic information systems (GIS) for 799 adol...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Norman GJ,Nutter SK,Ryan S,Sallis JF,Calfas KJ,Patrick K

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the extent to which college student physical activity behaviors and attitudes are associated with enrollment in required, but self-selected, health and wellness courses. PARTICIPANTS:Data were analyzed from 1473 undergraduate students (60% women) taking health and wellness courses at a large northe...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Agans JP,Wilson OWA,Bopp M

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Secondary data are often necessary to assess the availability of commercial physical activity (PA) facilities and examine its association with individual behaviors and outcomes, yet the validity of such sources has been explored only in a limited number of studies. METHODS:Field data were collected on the p...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Han E,Powell L,Slater S,Quinn C

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence regarding the benefits of physical activity on the mental processing information of patients with Alzheimer's disease assessed objectively is scarce and can be observed through event-related potentials, such as the P300. The aim of the study was to identify the effects of physical exercises on menta...

journal_title：Journal of physical activity & health

authors： Pedroso RV,Cancela JM,Ayán C,Stein AM,Fuzaro G,Costa JLR,Fraga FJ,Santos-Galduróz RF

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00