Background Many mothers with young children often do not achieve recommendations of at
least 150-min moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each week. Previous …

Objective Girls are more at risk than boys of the non-communicable diseases associated
with insufficient levels of physical activity (PA), therefore it is important to explore the reasons …

Approximately 70% of new mothers do not meet national guidelines for moderate-to-
vigorous physical activity (MVPA). The Nā Mikimiki (“the active ones”) Project (2008–2011) …

The presence of dependent children in the family home is a consistent correlate of physical
inactivity among women. It is presumed that the demands and responsibilities of early …

Purpose Physical activity (PA) after the birth of a child is associated with improved physical
and mental health benefits. The aim of the study was to explore new mothers' experiences of …

Objective Longitudinal within-subject (WS) associations of mothers' momentary assessed
physical activity (PA) parenting practices were examined with children's objectively …

Most family-based physical activity interventions have been modestly successful and failed
to engage fathers. Also, program impact on family functioning and psychosocial outcomes …

Objectives Physical activity patterns can track from childhood into adulthood; therefore,
establishing active behaviors early is imperative. Given the multidimensional nature of a …

Background: Women with children are less likely to engage in adequate physical activity
(PA) than women without children. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two strategies …

Background It is estimated that less than one third of women (28%) worldwide, are not
sufficiently active, and there is evidence indicating physical activity (PA) participation is …