How many days of monitoring predict physical activity and sedentary behaviour in older adults?
Background The number of days of pedometer or accelerometer data needed to reliably
assess physical activity (PA) is important for research that examines the relationship with …
assess physical activity (PA) is important for research that examines the relationship with …
Physical activity in the Japan population: association with blood lipid levels and effects in reducing cardiovascular and all-cause mortality
S Koba, H Tanaka, C Maruyama, N Tada… - … of atherosclerosis and …, 2011 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Physical activity can be classified into two types: leisure-time physical activity and daily
physical activity. Physical activity expends energy, and exercise is defined as a subset of …
physical activity. Physical activity expends energy, and exercise is defined as a subset of …
Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, long form (IPAQ-LC)
D Macfarlane, A Chan, E Cerin - Public health nutrition, 2011 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveTo investigate the reliability and the validity of the long format, Chinese version of
the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-LC). DesignCross-sectional study …
the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-LC). DesignCross-sectional study …
Assessment of physical activity levels in South Asians in the UK: findings from the Health Survey for England
Background South Asians in the UK experience high rates of coronary heart disease
compared with other ethnic groups. Behavioural risk factors such as physical inactivity have …
compared with other ethnic groups. Behavioural risk factors such as physical inactivity have …
A structured diet and exercise program promotes favorable changes in weight loss, body composition, and weight maintenance
RB Kreider, M Serra, KM Beavers, J Moreillon… - Journal of the American …, 2011 - Elsevier
Background A number of diet and exercise programs purport to help promote and maintain
weight loss. However, few studies have compared the efficacy of different methods …
weight loss. However, few studies have compared the efficacy of different methods …
Associations of objectively measured physical activity with daily mood ratings and psychophysiological stress responses in women
The aim of this study was to examine associations of objectively measured physical activity
with daily mood ratings and psychophysiological stress responses. We recruited 40 healthy …
with daily mood ratings and psychophysiological stress responses. We recruited 40 healthy …
School sports opportunities influence physical activity in secondary school and beyond
D Fuller, C Sabiston, I Karp, T Barnett… - Journal of School …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present study was to examine whether the availability of
intramural or extramural sports in secondary schools is associated with physical activity …
intramural or extramural sports in secondary schools is associated with physical activity …
Physical activity of urban community-dwelling older Latino adults
DX Marquez, R Hoyem, L Fogg… - … of Physical Activity …, 2011 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: To date, little is known about the physical activity (PA) levels and commonly
reported modes of PA of older Latinos, and this information is critical to developing …
reported modes of PA of older Latinos, and this information is critical to developing …
Patient-focused endpoints in advanced cancer: criterion-based validation of accelerometer-based activity monitoring
RJE Skipworth, GB Stene, M Dahele, PO Hendry… - Clinical nutrition, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Objective assessment of daily physical activity (PA) by body-worn
accelerometers offers potential as a novel endpoint in the clinical management of advanced …
accelerometers offers potential as a novel endpoint in the clinical management of advanced …
Exercising women with menstrual disturbances consume low energy dense foods and beverages
JL Reed, JL Bowell, BR Hill, BA Williams… - Applied Physiology …, 2011 - cdnsciencepub.com
Women with exercise-associated menstrual cycle disturbances (EAMD) restrict energy
intake. Reducing energy density (ED; kcals· g–1 of food or beverage) may be a strategy …
intake. Reducing energy density (ED; kcals· g–1 of food or beverage) may be a strategy …