Background Physical inactivity is a world-wide health issue. In people with major depressive
disorders approximately 68% do not reach the recommended physical activity levels …

Background: Physical inactivity is one of the greatest problems facing the world today. The
purpose of this study was to examine the level of barriers to physical activity for middle-aged …

Background: Physical activity is central to the management and control of many chronic
health conditions. The authors examined trends during the past 2 decades in the prevalence …

From 2016 to 2040 the number of people with dementia in the United Kingdom is expected
to increase by 57%, while 70% percent of it is due to a higher life expectancy. Thus, we …

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of sit-to-stand (STS) training programs with
5 vs. 10 repetitions on muscle architecture and muscle function in sedentary adults. Sixty …

Background A sedentary lifestyle has implications for health and well-being. For healthy
ageing, it is recommended to interrupt prolonged sitting; however, little is known about the …

Background Physical inactivity accounts for 16.6% of deaths in the United Kingdom. This
study aims to review the recent (2016–2021) systematic reviews (SRs) on the facilitators and …

This study examined which of nine forms of social support were the strongest predictors of
physical activity in older adults, and to what degree these associations were moderated by …

Group physical activity programs provide opportunities for older adults to receive social
support, which is known to be positively associated with physical activity behavior in this …

To help older adults begin or adhere to regular physical exercise, several studies have
endeavored to identify barriers to active behavior. However, there is a lack of information …