An abundance of epidemiological research confirms the benefits of physical activity in
reducing risk of various age-related morbidities and all-cause mortality. Analysis of the …

Children and adolescents most often play active videogames, or exergames, in a social
environment. Social play may enhance the potential benefits of an exergaming experience …

Aims/hypothesis Gait characteristics and balance are altered in diabetic patients. Little is
known about possible treatment strategies. This study evaluates the effect of a specific …

Overweight and obese youth, who face increased risk of medical complications including
heart disease and type II diabetes, can benefit from sustainable physical activity …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: With advancing age there is a gradual decline in muscle mass,
strength and function. The aim of this study was to determine if regular intake of a nutritional …

Sport Psychology is an essential introduction to the field's key issues, suitable for
psychology, sport science and sport studies students at all levels. Encompassing the history …

Background Previous studies have documented the feasibility of home-based cardiac
rehabilitation programmes in low-risk patients with ischemic heart disease, but a similar …

Background Despite excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), little is
known about behavioral interventions to reduce SSB intake among adults, particularly in …

ABSTRACT ARTHUR, HM, KM SMITH, J. KODIS, and R. MCKELVIE. A controlled trial of
hospital versus home-based exercise in cardiac patients. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 34 …

The completely revised seventh edition of Fitness & Health offers a comprehensive
understanding of the exercise–health relationship and provides a framework for attaining …