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Back to Research DatabaseSEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN PORTUGUESE YOUTH: THE SEASONALITY EFFECT.
Introduction Sedentary behavior (SB) is directly associated with a greater risk of death from cardiovascular problems, cancer and all causes. Moreover, SB is directly associated with obesity in children.... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: SILVA, P., SANTOS, R., VALE, S., MARTINS, C., AIRES, L., MOTA, J.
- Institutions: FACULTY OF SPORT - UNIVERSITY OF PORTO
Seasonality in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Young Children
This study examined whether there was a significant seasonal variation in objectively measured habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior in young children. Participants were 209 children who attend nursery... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Abigail Fisher, John J. Reilly, Colette Montgomery, Louise A. Kelly, Avril Williamson, Diane M. Jackson, James Y. Paton, and Stanley Grant
- Institutions: --
Physical activity levels of older community dwelling adults are influenced by summer weather variables
Adequate daily physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining functional capacity and independence in older adults. However, most older adults in Canada do not engage in enough PA to... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Caitlin A. Brandon, Dawn P. Gill, Mark Speechley, Jason Gilliland, and Gareth R. Jones
- Institutions: --
Physical activity patterns of rural Senegalese adolescent girls during the dry and rainy seasons measured by movement registration and direct observation methods
Objective: To study the physical activity patterns and daily estimates of energy expenditure (EE) of rural adolescent Senegalese girls. Design: Physical activity was monitored using a portable accelerometer during... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: E Bénéfice and C Cames
- Institutions: --
Seasonal Variation of Steps Taken by a Portuguese Adult Population – a Pilot Study
Differences in winter and summer seasons have been stated to have influence on several health variables as well as in physical activity. Easy methods of monitoring physical activity levels,... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Teresa Bento, José C. Leitão, Helena Moreira, Catarina Abrantes, Francisco Saavedra, Maria P. Mota
- Institutions: ESDRM, Rio Maior, Portugal. Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro - CIDESD, Vila Real, Portugal
Differences In Physical Activity During Spring Versus Fall In Sedentary Middle School Girls
INTRODUCTION: Physical activity (PA) intervention research is limited in contrasting collection of baseline data in the spring versus the fall in school-aged youth. PURPOSE: To compare differences between time... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Lucie Smith, Karin Pfeiffer, FACSM, Melodee Vandenbosch, Kim Maier, Lorainne Robbins
- Institutions: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Associations of Season and Region on Objectively Assessed Physical Activity in a National Sample
Background: There is a need for examination of the major sources of variation in the physical activity (PA) pattern of adults such as seasonal variation. Purpose: To study the... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: M. Hagströmer, N. Rizzo, M. Sjöström
- Institutions: Unit for Preventive Nutrition, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Division of Physiotherapy, NVS, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Seasonal Variation And Objective Measures Of Physical Activity In Women Aged 65-75 Years
Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Many factors can influence the uptake and adherence of an exercise program including the weather or reduced daylight hours.... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Maureen C. Ashe, Teresa Y.L. Liu-Ambrose, Erin Gorman, Lindsay Nettlefold, Heather A. McKay
- Institutions: University of British Columbia