Aims Recent literature has posed sedentary behaviour as an independent entity to physical
inactivity. This study investigated whether associations between sedentary behaviour and …

Sedentary time is a modifiable determinant of poor health, and in older adults, reducing
sedentary time may be an important first step in adopting and maintaining a more active …

Background Physically inactive lifestyles and sedentary behaviors (SB) are key contributors
to ill health. Although the association between SB (eg, watching TV/using the computer) and …

The significance of recreation, physical activity and leisure to one's well-being is exemplified
in the ideal of a``sound mind in a sound body''. Physical activity is a key contributor to health …

Background Strong evidence indicates that moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is
positively associated with fitness in youth, independent of total sedentary-time. Sedentary …

Background Current estimates from objective accelerometer data suggest that American
adults are sedentary for∼ 7.7 h/day. Historically, sedentary behaviour was conceptualized …

An emerging threat to public health is seen in the dramatic rise in obesity status of
Canadians, especially among young people. In addressing the possible factors responsible …

Sedentary behavior is a cluster of behaviors adopted in a sitting or lying posture where little
energy is being expended. Sedentary behavior is a risk factor for health independent to …

Excessive time spent in sedentary behavior (SB) is associated with numerous health risks.
These associations remain even after controlling for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity …

Methods Children participating in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children wore
accelerometers for one week at age 12, 14 and 16. Participants included boys (n= 2591) …