Physical inactivity is one of the most important public health issues in the US and
internationally. Increasingly, links are being identified between various elements of the …

Research on physical activity (PA) has expanded in recent years to examine environmental
influences that enhance or limit the opportunities people have to be active. The purpose of …

The objective of this systematic review of observational studies was to gain insight into
potential determinants of various types and intensities of physical activity among adult men …

Background Several narrative reviews have been conducted on the literature examining
environmental correlates of physical activity (PA). To date these reviews have been unable …

Background An understanding of how the living environment influences physical activity
(PA) is of great importance for health promotion. Researchers have reported increased PA …

Objectives. We investigated the association between physical and social neighborhood
environments and fifth-grade students' physical activity and obesity. Methods. We collected …

This study examined how the number and total size of neighborhood parks within 1
kilometer (km) of participants' homes, as well as distance to the closest park, were …

Objectives. Using data from a large cohort of adults aged 45 to 84 years-old, we investigated
whether availability of recreational resources is related to physical activity levels. Methods …

Background: The purpose of this study was to review reported associations between parks
and recreation settings (PRSs) as features of the built environment and various functions …

Guided walks near a light rail stop in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, were examined using a
2 (gender)× 3 (route walkability: low-mixed-, or high-walkability features) design. Trained …