Physical activity and incident type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Aims/hypothesis Inverse associations between physical activity (PA) and type 2 diabetes
mellitus are well known. However, the shape of the dose–response relationship is still …
mellitus are well known. However, the shape of the dose–response relationship is still …
Obesity in low-and middle-income countries: burden, drivers, and emerging challenges
We have reviewed the distinctive features of excess weight, its causes, and related
prevention and management efforts, as well as data gaps and recommendations for future …
prevention and management efforts, as well as data gaps and recommendations for future …
Why are girls less physically active than boys? Findings from the LOOK longitudinal study
Background A gender-based disparity in physical activity (PA) among youth, whereby girls
are less active than boys is a persistent finding in the literature. A greater understanding of …
are less active than boys is a persistent finding in the literature. A greater understanding of …
Health impact assessment of active transportation: a systematic review
Objective Walking and cycling for transportation (ie active transportation, AT), provide
substantial health benefits from increased physical activity (PA). However, risks of injury from …
substantial health benefits from increased physical activity (PA). However, risks of injury from …
Older people's perspectives on participation in physical activity: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative literature
Background Physical inactivity accounts for 9% of all deaths worldwide and is among the top
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …
Evidence-based effects of high-intensity interval training on exercise capacity and health: A review with historical perspective
Engaging in regular exercise results in a range of physiological adaptations offering benefits
for exercise capacity and health, independent of age, gender or the presence of chronic …
for exercise capacity and health, independent of age, gender or the presence of chronic …
Supporting public health priorities: recommendations for physical education and physical activity promotion in schools
Physical activity (PA) provides numerous physiological and psychosocial benefits. However,
lifestyle changes, including reduced PA opportunities in multiple settings, have resulted in …
lifestyle changes, including reduced PA opportunities in multiple settings, have resulted in …
Physically active lessons in schools and their impact on physical activity, educational, health and cognition outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
E Norris, T van Steen, A Direito… - British journal of sports …, 2020 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objective This review provides the first meta-analysis of the impact of physically active
lessons on lesson-time and overall physical activity (PA), as well as health, cognition and …
lessons on lesson-time and overall physical activity (PA), as well as health, cognition and …
International Olympic Committee consensus statement on youth athletic development
MF Bergeron, M Mountjoy, N Armstrong… - British journal of sports …, 2015 - bjsm.bmj.com
The health, fitness and other advantages of youth sports participation are well recognised.
However, there are considerable challenges for all stakeholders involved—especially youth …
However, there are considerable challenges for all stakeholders involved—especially youth …
Home-based exercise programmes improve physical fitness of healthy older adults: A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis with relevance for …
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of home-based
exercise programmes on measures of physical-fitness in healthy older adults. Seventeen …
exercise programmes on measures of physical-fitness in healthy older adults. Seventeen …