P1.25 IN OLDER ADULTS, SEDENTARY TIME IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED BRACHIAL PULSE PRESSURE INDEPENDENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND AGE

Background. Most adults choose walking as a leisure activity. However, many do not reach the international physical activity guidelines for adults, which recommend moderate intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes/week in bouts of 10 minutes. Purpose. This systematic review provides an update on the walking cadence required to reach moderate intensity in adults and older adults, identifies variables associated with reaching moderate intensity, and evaluates how walking cadence intensity should be measured, but the main purpose is to report the interventions that have been attempted to prescribe walking cadence to increase time spent at moderate intensity or other outcomes for adults and older adults. Methods. SportDISCUS, Scopus, and PubMed databases were searched. We identified 3,917 articles and 31 were retained for this systematic review. Only articles written in English were included. Results. In general, 100 steps/minute is prescribed for adults to achieve moderate intensity, but older adults may require a higher cadence. Currently, few studies have explored using walking cadence prescription as an intervention to increase physical activity levels. Conclusion. Prescribing walking cadence as a way to increase physical activity levels has potential as a practical and useful strategy, but more evidence is required to assess its ability to increase physical activity levels at moderate intensity.

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Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Time among Children and Adolescents in Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Study

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/8949757 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Issad Baddou ◽

Asmaa El Hamdouchi ◽

Imane El Harchaoui ◽

Kaoutar Benjeddou ◽

Naima Saeid ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Guideline ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Objectively Measured

Background. Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescent plays an important role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular health diseases, diabetes, and obesity in adulthood. However, little is known about physical activity levels (PA) and sedentary time among children and adolescents in Morocco. Objective. To examine gender, type of day, and age grade differences in objectively measured sedentary time, physical activity levels, and physical activity guideline attainment among children and adolescents in Morocco. Method. 172 children/adolescents (mean age = 10.92 ± 1.55 years, 49.4% are boys) were recruited for this study and wore a tri-axial accelerometer (GT3X+) for 7 consecutive days. Time spent in sedentary, PA levels, and daily steps were measured and compared according to gender, age grade, and the type of day (weekdays/weekends). Results. In weekdays children/adolescents spent more time in sedentary than weekends (p < 0.001). Boys were eight times more likely to meet the recommendation for at least 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day than girls (OR: 8.569; 95% [CI]: 4.23–17.32), p < 0.001. Conclusion. These findings highlight the need for effective and sustainable strategies and programs aiming to promote physical activity and to reduce sedentary behavior among children and adolescents in Morocco.

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Physical activity levels in older adults with intellectual disabilities are extremely low

Research in Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1016/j.ridd.2011.10.011 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 477-483 ◽

Cited By ~ 93

Author(s):

Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp ◽

Debora Reis ◽

Ruud van Wijck ◽

Heleen M. Evenhuis

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

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Objectively-measured sedentary time and physical activity in a bi-ethnic sample of young children: variation by socio-demographic, temporal and perinatal factors

10.21203/rs.2.18426/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Paul Collings ◽

Sufyan A Dogra ◽

Silvia Costa ◽

Daniel D Bingham ◽

Sally E. Barber

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Children ◽

South Asian ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Light Physical Activity ◽

Asian Children ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Vector Magnitude ◽

British Children

Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that South Asian school-aged children and adults are less active compared to the white British population. It is unknown if this generalises to young children. We aimed to describe variability in levels of physical activity and sedentary time in a bi-ethnic sample of young children from a deprived location. Methods: This observational study included 202 South Asian and 140 white British children aged 1.5 to 5y, who provided 3,181 valid days of triaxial accelerometry (Actigraph GT3X+). Variability in sedentary time and physical activity levels were analysed by linear multilevel modelling. Logistic multilevel regression was used to identify factors associated with physical inactivity (failing to perform ≥180 minutes of total physical activity including ≥60 minutes moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day). Results: There were no significant ethnic differences in the overall levels of behaviours; South Asian and white British children spent half of daily time sedentary, just over 40% in light physical activity, and the remaining 7.5 to 8% of time in MVPA. Sedentary time was lower and physical activity levels were higher in older children, and levels of MVPA and vector magnitude counts per minute (CPM) were higher on weekends compared to weekdays. In South Asian children, sedentary time was lower on weekends. Sedentary time was lower and physical activity levels were higher in spring compared to winter in white British children, and in all seasons compared to winter in South Asian children. South Asian children born at high birth weight performed more MVPA, and in both ethnicities there was some evidence that children with older mothers were more sedentary and less active. Sedentary time was higher and light physical activity was lower in South Asian children in the highest compared to the lowest income families. South Asian girls performed less MVPA, registered fewer vector magnitude CPM, and were 3.5 times more likely to be physically inactive than South Asian boys. Conclusions: Sedentary time and physical activity levels vary by socio-demographic, temporal and perinatal characteristics in young children from a deprived location. South Asian girls have the most to gain from efforts to increase physical activity levels.

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Are Covid-19 Pandemic Physical Activity Levels Affect Balance, Gait, Cognitive Functions and Fear of Covid-19 of Older Adults?

OSMANGAZİ JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ◽

10.20515/otd.982243 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Elvan ÖZCAN GÜLŞEN ◽

Çağrı GÜLŞEN ◽

Fatih SOKE ◽

Melahat SAYAN ◽

Öznur TUNCA

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Functions ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Affect Balance ◽

Physical Activity Levels

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Perceived Barriers to Walking in the Neighborhood Environment: A Survey of Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.15.3.318 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 318-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Jill Dawson ◽

Melvyn Hillsdon ◽

Irene Boller ◽

Charlie Foster

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Neighborhood Environment ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Environmental Attributes ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Health Related ◽

Low Levels ◽

The Uk

The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental attributes. Survey data were obtained from self-administered standard questionnaires given to 680 people age 50+ (mean age 64.4 yr) attending nationally led walking schemes. Items concerned with demographic characteristics and perceived barriers to neighborhood walking were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Citing more than 1 environmental barrier to walking, versus not, was associated with significantly reduced levels of (leisure) walking (MET/hr) in the preceding week (Z = –2.35, p = .019), but physical activity levels overall did not differ significantly (Z = –0.71, p = .48). Citing a health-related barrier to walking significantly adversely affected overall physical activity levels (Z = –2.72, p = .006). The authors concluded that, among older people who favor walking, health problems might more seriously affect overall physical activity levels than perceived environmental barriers.

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