Physically active lifestyles and well-being

Students that participate in recreational sports and regular exercise are more likely to continueto be physically active. Thee purpose of this cross-sectional study design was to examine differentiatingmotives among participants and how motivation constructs relate to body composition.College students(n=403) were surveyed using the EMI-2 to determine motivational constructs in relation to body com-position. Standardized coefficients indicate that Appearance (β=-0.242, p=0.001), Health Pressures (β=0.208, p=0.05), and Weight Management ( β=0.332, p=0.001) have a statistically signi cant in uenceon intramural participants’ BMIs. This study is useful for promoting, designing, and implementing futurehealth programs for young adults.Creating diversity in activities encourages additional populations toparticipate in physical activity opportunities, thus improving overall health and well-being.

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Abstract P234: Associations of Clinical Characteristics and Health-related Behaviors With Physical Activity Levels in Stage B Heart Failure Patients

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.141.suppl_1.p234 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 141 (Suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Maira Tristao Parra ◽

Meredith A Pung ◽

Kathleen Wilson ◽

Christopher Pruitt ◽

Barry H Greenberg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Heart Failure ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Well Being ◽

Physically Active ◽

Heart Failure Patients ◽

Health Related Behaviors ◽

Health Related ◽

Active Patients

Hypothesis: insufficiently active heart failure patients will report poorer QoL, more fatigue and depressive mood compared to active patients. Aims: To characterize clinical characteristics and health-related behaviors according to physical activity (PA). Also, to explore predicting factors of quality of life (QoL). Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of a cohort of Stage B HF patients. PA classification was set as active, moderately active or insufficiently active, according to the LTEQ questionnaire. For QoL, the SF-36 questionnaire was used. ANOVAS, Chi-Square tests or likelihood ratios and unadjusted multiple regression models were calculated. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results: In this cohort, 277 HF patients completed the PA questionnaire. The prevalence of active patients was higher than moderately active and insufficiently active (53.3% vs 15.2% and 29.6%), respectively. Younger age (p = 0.044), lower waist circumference (WC) (p = 0.002), and lower waist-to-hip ratio (p = 0.046) were associated with being active. The prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the active groups was significantly lower (p = 0.001). Physically active groups had cases of mild LV enlargement (1.4% and 7.5%, respectively), while no cases were observed among insufficiently active patients (p = 0.017). PA was positively associated with less fatigue (p= 0.002), more vigor (p = 0.001), more self-efficacy (p < 0.001), and better quality of life (p = 0.002). Patients who were less physically active had more inflammation (CRP, p = 0.015; IL-6, p <0.001; TNF-α: p = 0.033, and IL-1ra, p = 0.001). WC (β =-0.16, p = 0.008), glucose (β =-0.12, p < 0.001) and fatigue (β = - 0.39, p < 0.001) predicted general health perception (R 2 = 0.449). For physical functioning (high scores reflects performing PA without limitations due to health), WC (β = - 0.28, p = 0.001), sleep (β = - 1.50, p = 0.003) and fatigue (β = - 0.32, p = 0.018) were significant predictors (R 2 = 0.422); while age (β = 0.36, p <0.001) physical activity (β = 0.051, p = 0.055), sleep (β = 0.50, p =0.046), fatigue (β = -0.37, p <0.001) and depression (β = -1.12, p <0.001) predicted emotional well-being (R 2 = 0.696). Conclusion: Physically active heart failure patients had a better anthropometric profile and lower prevalence of T2DM. In this cohort, PA was not a significant predictor for general and physical functioning, but it remained relevant for predicting emotional well-being.

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Examining How Dog ‘Acquisition’ Affects Physical Activity and Psychosocial Well-Being: Findings from the BuddyStudy Pilot Trial

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani9090666 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 666 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Katie Potter ◽

Jessica E. Teng ◽

Brittany Masteller ◽

Caitlin Rajala ◽

Laura B. Balzer

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Well Being ◽

Epidemiologic Studies ◽

Physically Active ◽

Ethical Concerns ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Dog Ownership ◽

Dog Owners

Dog owners are more physically active than non-dog owners, but evidence of a causal relationship between dog acquisition and increased physical activity is lacking. Such evidence could inform programs and policies that encourage responsible dog ownership. Randomized controlled trials are the ‘gold standard’ for determining causation, but they are prohibited in this area due to ethical concerns. In the BuddyStudy, we tested the feasibility of using dog fostering as a proxy for dog acquisition, which would allow ethical random assignment. In this single-arm trial, 11 participants fostered a rescue dog for six weeks. Physical activity and psychosocial data were collected at baseline, 6, and 12 weeks. At 6 weeks, mean change in steps/day was 1192.1 ± 2457.8. Mean changes on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale were −4.9 ± 8.7 and −0.8 ± 5.5, respectively. More than half of participants (55%) reported meeting someone new in their neighborhood because of their foster dog. Eight participants (73%) adopted their foster dog after the 6-week foster period; some maintained improvements in physical activity and well-being at 12 weeks. Given the demonstrated feasibility and preliminary findings of the BuddyStudy, a randomized trial of immediate versus delayed dog fostering is warranted.

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Physical Activity as a Sociological Phenomenon

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research ◽

10.2478/v10141-010-0022-0 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 32-43

Author(s):

Aleš Sekot

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Mass Culture ◽

Human Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Socialization Process ◽

Community Activities ◽

Beneficial Impact ◽

Active Lifestyles

Physical Activity as a Sociological PhenomenonWe are living in a time when society, culture and science have become increasingly aware of the great importance of sport not only as a part of mass culture, but broadly understood, for individual and social health and well-being. Physical activity of people plays an increasingly more important role in scientific interest regarding way of life found in contemporary society; it is a crucial factor in the process of officiating the level of healthy and active lifestyles, quality of life, and health in general. An indispensable role of physical activity in the course of human life is also confirmed, both permanently and scientifically, in the context of obesity prevention.The development of a sedentary lifestyle is the result of a socialization process that is developed at youth and continued into adulthood, and leads to physical inactivity. At the present we face in our cultural settings an apparent trend: People are becoming more and more individualized, losing the beneficial impact of community activities, involved in passive way of life that lacks a proper level of physical activities and active sport. The phenomenon of physical activity has also been considered from the perspective of the Project EURO-PREVOB, highlighting built environmental aspects of ways of life.

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A Meta-Study of Qualitative Research on Social Support Related to Physical Activity Among Older Adults

Kinesiology Review ◽

10.1123/kr.2020-0005 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

L. Jayne Beselt ◽

Michelle C. Patterson ◽

Meghan H. McDonough ◽

Jennifer Hewson ◽

Scott MacKay

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Physically Active ◽

Supportive Behaviors ◽

Study Methodology ◽

Barriers And Challenges

Physical activity (PA) and social support have known benefits for the well-being and health of older adults, and social support is associated with PA behavior and positive affective experiences in PA contexts. The aim of this study was to synthesize qualitative research conducted on the experiences of social support related to PA among older adults (age ≥55 years). Following meta-study methodology, the authors searched nine databases and extracted information from 31 studies. Results were synthesized in terms of common themes and in light of theoretical and methodological perspectives used. The qualitative literature identifies supportive behaviors and social network outcomes which may be useful for informing how best to support older adults to be physically active. This literature rarely reflected the experiences of vulnerable populations, and future research should aim to further understand supportive behaviors which enable older adults to overcome barriers and challenges to being physically active.

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The impact of participation in extra-curricular physical activity on males from disadvantaged schools

European Physical Education Review ◽

10.1177/1356336x15625381 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 60-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sarahjane Belton ◽

Paul Prior ◽

Eric Wickel ◽

Catherine Woods

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Well Being ◽

Multinomial Regression ◽

Physical Competence ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Physically Active ◽

Study Results ◽

The Impact ◽

Academic Year ◽

Health And Well Being

Extra-curricular physical activity (ECPA) may have an important role to play in the health and well-being of adolescents, but the actual benefits are relatively unknown. This study examined ECPA participation amongst adolescent males (age 12–15 years) from disadvantaged backgrounds, and evaluated its impact on overall physical activity (PA) accumulation and psychological well-being. At three time points over a single academic year, participants from four schools ( n = 174) wore a pedometer for seven days and completed a questionnaire assessing habitual PA, frequency of ECPA participation, barriers to ECPA participation and seven psychosocial subscales. An average year-long score was calculated for each participant, for each variable. Across seasons, 84% of participants reported regular (≥ twice a week) or occasional (once a week) participation in ECPA. Those reporting regular participation in ECPA were significantly ( p < .01) more active (steps/day) and scored higher ( p < .01) on each psychosocial subscale. Results of multinomial regression analysis showed that perceived physical competence ( p < .001) had a significant main effect on ECPA participation. Our study results indicate that students from disadvantaged backgrounds whom participate in ECPA at least once a week are significantly more physically active and have a higher level of psychological well-being than those who never participate.

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The Effects of a Physically Active Lifestyle on the Health of Former Professional Football Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7040075 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 75 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tuba Melekoğlu ◽

Erdi Sezgin ◽

Ali Işın ◽

Ayşen Türk

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Conduction Delay ◽

Football Players ◽

Professional Football ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Physically Active ◽

Intraventricular Conduction ◽

Family Medical History ◽

Active Lifestyles

The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a physically active lifestyle affects the health of former football players. Sixty former professional football players aged 40–50 years and who ended their sports career at least ten years ago were recruited for the study and grouped into two groups based on their physical activity habits after their retirement. Health and lifestyle characteristics were collected through a questionnaire to obtain information about recreational physical activity levels, diseases, family medical history, smoking, alcohol intake and dietary habits. Furthermore, lung functions, blood parameters and cardiovascular health were evaluated. Our results showed that body weight and body fat percentage were significantly higher in retired footballers who had a sedentary lifestyle compared to those who were physically active. The absolute and predicted values for forced expiratory volume in one-second values were higher in the active group. Twelve retired athletes were found to have intraventricular conduction delay. The findings suggest that former footballers who have higher levels of physical activity have advanced body composition, respiratory functions and serum lipids compared to former footballers with less active lifestyles. It is recommended that former elite athletes should maintain physically active lifestyles to sustain their health and reduce the risk of disease and disability in the later years of life.

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A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Quality of Life Between Physically Active and Underactive Older Men With Prostate Cancer

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2015-0195 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 642-648 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Samara Boisen ◽

Chris Krägeloh ◽

Daniel Shepherd ◽

Clare Ryan ◽

Jonathan Masters ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Prostate Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Specific Antigen ◽

Well Being ◽

Older Men ◽

Physically Active ◽

Prostate Cancer Survivors

Men with prostate cancer experience many side effects and symptoms that may be improved by a physically active lifestyle. It was hypothesized that older men with prostate cancer who were physically active would report significantly higher levels of quality of life (QOL) as assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. Of the 348 prostate cancer survivors who were invited to participate in the present postal survey, 137 men returned the questionnaires. Those who were physically active had significantly lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) scores and higher social participation than those insufficiently active. These findings offer some support for the benefits of physical activity (PA) within the prostate cancer population in managing the adverse side effects of their treatments on aspects of their QOL. Future research should more closely examine what types of PA best promote improvements in varying aspects of QOL and psychological well-being for prostate cancer survivors.

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Vergelyking van die uitwerking van sedentêre en aktiewe werkomgewings op algehele welstand

Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie ◽

10.4102/satnt.v32i1.768 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Peet Du Toit ◽

Lee-Anne Naicker ◽

Evangeline Nortje ◽

Michael Kleynhans ◽

Ronél Ferreira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Body ◽

Well Being ◽

Working Environment ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

Physically Active ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Primary Responsibility ◽

Health Promoting ◽

The Individual

The concept of wellness has changed over the decades with the ever-changing lifestyle of society as it adapts to technological advances. The contemporary view is that wellness is the primary responsibility of the individual and is accomplished by practising health-promoting behaviour. There are various factors that contribute to wellness in the sense of an individual’s long-term sense of overall well-being. One of the most essential factors is physical activity, and there is a large body of research that explores the benefits of a physically active lifestyle. This article is based on the assumption that the most accurate way to measure these benefits are to compare an active with a sedentary lifestyle. The purpose of this review is to clarify the concept of wellness and highlight the benefits of a physically active working environment as opposed to the disadvantages of a sedentary environment in attaining overall wellbeing.

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