scholarly journals Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motives Support Adults’ Regular Physical Activity Maintenance

2018 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. E62-E66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karly Geller ◽  
Kate Renneke ◽  
Sarah Custer ◽  
Grace Tigue
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Retrospective Reports ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Current Sample ◽  
Physical Activity Maintenance

AbstractMotives for physical activity were compared between adults who either successfully or unsuccessfully maintained regular physical activity over the last 10 years. Adults age 28–45 (N=721) completed an online survey, reporting their current physical activity levels and self-determination theory (SDT) motives, as well as their physical activity levels at least 10 years prior. With participants’ current and retrospective reports of their physical activity, four sample subgroups were created, including maintainers, improvers, decliners, and sedentary. ANOVA analyses were used to examine differences in motives between physical activity maintenance groups. Those who successfully maintained regular physical activity (maintainers) reported higher intrinsic and extrinsic motives compared to those who were not regularly active (P<0.05). Interestingly, maintainers reported similar physical activity motives compared to those who reported increased physical activity over time. Among the current sample and consistent with theory, motives for physical activity significantly influenced participants’ long-term maintenance of regular physical activity. Future interventions should consider these constructs to promote sustained physical activity.

scholarly journals Long-term Effect of Regular Physical Activity and Exercise Habits in Patients With Early Parkinson Disease

Neurology ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/WNL.0000000000013218
Author(s):  
Kazuto Tsukita ◽  
Haruhi Sakamaki-Tsukita ◽  
Ryosuke Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
Gait Stability ◽  
Exercise Habits ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Objective:Owing to the lack of long-term observations and/or comprehensive adjustment for confounding factors, reliable conclusions regarding long-term effects of exercise and regular physical activity in Parkinson’s disease (PD) have yet to be drawn. Here, using data from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative study that includes longitudinal and comprehensive evaluations of many clinical parameters, we examined the long-term effects of regular physical activity and exercise habits on the course of PD.Methods:In this observational cohort study, we primarily used the multivariate linear mixed-effects models to analyze the interaction effects of their regular physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise levels, measured through the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly questionnaire, on the progression of clinical parameters, after adjusting for age, sex, levodopa-equivalent dose, and disease duration. We also calculated bootstrapping 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and conducted sensitivity analyses using the multiple imputation method and subgroup analyses using the propensity score matching to match for all baseline background factors.Results:237 early PD patients [median (interquartile range); age, 63.0 (56.0–70.0) years; Male, 69.2%; follow-up duration, 5.0 (4.0–6.0) years] were included. Regular physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise levels at the baseline did not significantly affect the subsequent clinical progression of PD. However, average regular overall physical activity levels over time were significantly associated with slower deterioration of postural and gait stability [standardized fixed-effects coefficients of the interaction term (βinteraction) = -0.10 (95% CI, -0.14 to -0.06)], activities of daily living [βinteraction = 0.08 (95% CI, 0.04 to 0.12)], and processing speed [βinteraction = 0.05 (95% CI, 0.03 to 0.08)] in PD patients. Moderate-to-vigorous exercise levels were preferentially associated with slower decline of postural and gait stability [βinteraction = -0.09 (95% CI, -0.13 to -0.05)] and work-related activity levels were primarily associated with slower deterioration of processing speed [βinteraction = 0.07 (95% CI, 0.04 to 0.09)]. Multiple imputation and propensity score matching confirmed the robustness of our results.Conclusions:In the long-term, the maintenance of high regular physical activity levels and exercise habits was robustly associated with better clinical course of PD, with each type of physical activity having different effects.Trial Registration Information:Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01176565). A link to trial registry page is https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01141023.Classification of Evidence:This study provides Class II evidence that sustained increase in overall regular physical activity levels in patients with early Parkinson disease was associated with slower decline of several clinical parameters.

scholarly journals Long-Term Effect of Different Physical Activity Levels on Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged Men: A 25-Year Prospective Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e85209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Kwaśniewska ◽  
Anna Jegier ◽  
Tomasz Kostka ◽  
Elżbieta Dziankowska-Zaborszczyk ◽  
Ewa Rębowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Long Term Effect ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

scholarly journals Physical Activity Levels and Mood State during COVID-19 Quarantine among the Kermanshah Population: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Azizi ◽  
Alireza Aghababa ◽  
Rastegar Hoseini ◽  
Hadi Rohani ◽  
Maghsoud Nabilpoor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Mood State ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Abstract Background One of the most important consequences of COVID-19 pandemic is anxiety and stress in the general population that can be reduced by regular physical activity. The aim of this study was to estimate the physical activity levels and mood state during covid-19 quarantine among the Kermanshah population. Methods In this cross-sectional study, using the purposeful random sampling method, a total of 2471 subjects ((male (n = 1256) and female (n = 1215)) were selected. To assess the physical activity level from physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) and mood state was measured by the abbreviated form of the Iranian version of the standard POMS questionnaire (Bill Morgan 1979). The descriptive statistic method (mean, standard deviation, and percent), deductive (Chi- square and Spearman's correlation) were used for analyzing the data. Results The results showed that a significant difference was observed between the number of sessions (P = 0.001), intensity (P = 0.001), and duration of exercise (P = 0.001) before and during coronavirus. There are significant positive relationships between low (r = 0.93; P = 0.001) and high (r = 0.673; P = 0.034) levels of physical activity and negative mood state, and a positive relationship between moderate physical activity level (r = 0.82; P = 0.001) and positive mood state. Conclusions It could be determined that the current quarantine has negatively affected the mood state. In general, to prevent COVID-19, regular physical activity is recommended under the health and safety protocols.

scholarly journals Long-Term Bed Rest Delays the Circadian Phase of Core Body Temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Mendt ◽  
Katharina Brauns ◽  
Anika Friedl-Werner ◽  
Daniel L. Belavy ◽  
Mathias Steinach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Circadian Rhythms ◽  
Core Body Temperature ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Phase Delay ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Core Body

Spaceflight can be associated with sleep loss and circadian misalignment as a result of non-24 h light-dark cycles, operational shifts in work/rest cycles, high workload under pressure, and psychological factors. Head-down tilt bed rest (HDBR) is an established model to mimic some of the physiological and psychological adaptions observed in spaceflight. Data on the effects of HDBR on circadian rhythms are scarce. To address this gap, we analyzed the change in the circadian rhythm of core body temperature (CBT) in two 60-day HDBR studies sponsored by the European Space Agency [n = 13 men, age: 31.1 ± 8.2 years (M ± SD)]. CBT was recorded for 36 h using a non-invasive and validated dual-sensor heatflux technology during the 3rd and the 8th week of HDBR. Bed rest induced a significant phase delay from the 3rd to the 8th week of HDBR (16.23 vs. 16.68 h, p = 0.005, g = 0.85) irrespective of the study site (p = 0.416, g = −0.46), corresponding to an average phase delay of about 0.9 min per day of HDBR. In conclusion, long-term bed rest weakens the entrainment of the circadian system to the 24-h day. We attribute this effect to the immobilization and reduced physical activity levels associated with HDBR. Given the critical role of diurnal rhythms for various physiological functions and behavior, our findings highlight the importance of monitoring circadian rhythms in circumstances in which gravity or physical activity levels are altered.

scholarly journals Physical Activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Towards Citizen-Centered Digital Evidence-Based Interventions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Gutenberg ◽  
Stefan Tino Kulnik ◽  
Rada Hussein ◽  
Thomas Stütz ◽  
Josef Niebauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Digital Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Physical activity is a vital part of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). However, heart-healthy physical activity levels in people with cardiovascular disease drop significantly after CR. This exploratory study employs qualitative and survey methods within a co-creation approach. The aim is to understand the mechanisms of healthy behavior and habit formation in order to create a novel evidence-based (post-)rehabilitation approach that employs digital means to sustain long-term physical activity levels in people with cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals User Personas: Discovering Factors That Influence Genz’s Sedentary Lifestyle for the Development of a Mobile Exergame Design Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 2088-2093
Author(s):  
Hasdina Lynn Hashim Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

The use of mobile devices for youths in tertiary education is found to be linked to sedentary behaviour. This paper attempts to create user personas on these youths and finding the factors that affect their sedentary lifestyles, which could assist the development of a mobile exergame design model. An online survey consisting of sociodemographic and IPAQ questionnaires was used to collect data on students in a public university. Three user personas were derived, which are based on their weekly physical activity levels: Low, Moderate, and High. It was found that income status, time management, daily smartphone usage, and fitness self-rating has a direct relationship with physical activity levels. The user personas share a common factor in that smartphone usage is essential to manage the youths’ daily activities regardless of their physical activities. The derived user personas would assist future mobile exergame design model development by concentrating on the influencing factors from the Low and Moderate physical activity level groups.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS AT HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH MAJORS IN THE SETTING OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 260-267
Author(s):  
Marta Yaroshyk ◽  
Olga Rymar ◽  
Halyna Malanchuk ◽  
Alla Solovey ◽  
Olena Khanikiants ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Higher Educational

The purpose of this study was to discover the peculiarities of students’ physical activities that study at higher educational institutions with kinesiology and health majors in the setting of COVID-19 pandemic. In order to accomplish it, an online survey was conducted among a total of 236 students of Lviv State University of Physical Culture named after Ivan Boberskyj. With its help, we were able to determine both domestic and organized physical activity levels’ self-assessments of the sample group before and during the quarantine restrictions. The majority of the students evaluated their physical activity levels as “excellent” and “good”. No significant changes among the physical activity assessments were not tracked during the quarantine restrictions. We established that 59% of the study group had regularly visited gyms before the pandemic breakout and 12% of the students systematic did home exercises. The remainder of active students (26%) exercised seldom. Before the pandemic, only 3% of the participants had not engaged themselves into organized physical activities. We observed an overall studentship physical activity decrease in terms of instances and intensity during the quarantine limitations. The forms of physical activities were substantially changed. Thus, the students began to stroll more often, as well as train alone or with online-coaches. Cardio and muscle strengthening remained dominant among activities both before and after the quarantine. After the quarantine restriction weakening, half of the study group re-embarked on gym training. 28% of the students continued exercising the same way they did during the quarantine. 12% of the respondents exercised on their owns. 7% of the participants did not return to training. With the respect to the results of this study, we can infer that Ukrainian students prefer group exercises where they can interact with either coach or other participant of the training sessions, as well as modern technologies cannot fully fulfill their needs of physical activity.

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