High prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity in children and adolescents has become a
global problem. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature regarding …

Physical inactivity commonly occurs throughout one's life, particularly during adolescence
and young adulthood. Multiple factors can negatively influence participation in physical …

Background In recent years, there has been a decline in physical activity among adults.
Motivation has been shown to be a crucial factor in maintaining physical activity. The …

The adolescent period is associated with changes in eating and activity behaviors in girls.
Less reliance on parental provision and choice of food, coupled with a decrease in …

Advancements in accelerometer analytic and visualization techniques allow researchers to
more precisely identify and compare critical periods of physical activity (PA) decline by age …

Using self-reported questionnaires, several studies found that social isolation during the
COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the level of physical activity (PA) in children …

Numbers of overweight and obese individuals are increasing in the United States and
globally, and, correspondingly, the associated health care costs are rising dramatically …

This article reviews psychosocial influences on women's participation in physical activity as
they differ from men and how associated activity differences impact women's risk for a …

Background Parental and peer support can influence children's physical activity; however,
these associations have not been fully examined in a multi-ethnic population across early …

The aim of this study was to analyze the current physical activity (PA) levels in youth and
young adults from Granada, Spain, and to assess if they accomplish the recommendations …