scholarly journals 819Muscle strengthening activities among Australian adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizzie Gorrell ◽  
Kevin Monahan ◽  
Chloe Groves ◽  
Claire Sparke ◽  
Sarp Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Survey Estimates ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Primary Measure

Abstract Focus of Presentation Australian studies examining muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) are limited and most are focused on resistance/weight training. This study uses the nationally representative Sport Australia AusPlay survey of physical activity participation and classifies activities that use major muscle groups as MSAs, adapting the methodology used in UK health studies. Using this classification, estimates are then made on how many Australian adults are doing MSAs on at least two days a week as per the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines. Findings There is some uncertainty about which activities can be considered MSAs. However, evidence suggests that many activities, besides resistance/weight training, can strengthen muscles. Three definitions were used to classify physical activities reported by AusPlay respondents as either Resistance Training Only, Definitely MSAs, or Definitely and/or Potentially MSAs. These were applied to AusPlay 2017–18 data to estimate the proportion of adults who met the MSA guideline. For the primary measure of Definitely MSAs, estimates were higher than those from previous Australian studies. Consistent with previous Australian studies, a higher proportion of men than women, and younger adults than older adults, met the MSA guideline across all activity classifications. Conclusions/Implications Survey estimates of MSA participation depend on which activities are included as MSAs. More rigorous studies are needed to clearly categorise which activities can be considered as MSAs. Key messages A clearer understanding of what constitutes MSAs will improve estimates of how many Australian adults are meeting the MSA guidelines.

scholarly journals Adhering to the 2017 Dutch Physical Activity Guidelines: A Trend over Time 2001–2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 681
Author(s):  
Marjolein Duijvestijn ◽  
Saskia W. van den Berg ◽  
G. C. Wanda Wendel-Vos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Health Enhancing Physical Activity ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Over Time

Recently, new physical activity (PA) guidelines were adopted in the Netherlands consisting of two components: (1) addressing duration of moderate and vigorous PA, (2) bone and muscle strengthening activities. The aim of this study is to retrospectively assess the long-term trend in fulfilling the criteria of the new PA guidelines and to gain insight into which activities contribute to changes over time. Data were available for 2001–2018 of a nationally representative sample of approximately 7000 Dutch citizens aged 12 years and over using the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH). Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed by age, sex, and level of education. Overall, a positive trend was found from 39.9% adherence in 2001 to 46.0% in 2018. Adherence levels among adolescents decreased and increased among adults and seniors. Intermediate and higher educated groups showed positive trends over time whereas a stable trend was observed among lower educated. Activities contributing most to changes over time were sports, leisure time walking, and strenuous occupational activities. In the period 2001–2018, though an increasing trend was found, less than half of the population was sufficiently active. Special effort is necessary to reach adolescents, seniors, and lower educated groups in PA promotion programs.

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.

scholarly journals The Relation of Combined Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activities With Presenteeism

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 893-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Walker ◽  
Jessica M. Tullar ◽  
Pamela M. Diamond ◽  
Harold W. Kohl ◽  
Benjamin C. Amick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Work Limitations ◽  
Work Limitation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Activity Types

Background: There is a need to understand physical activity types associated with health-related work limitations (also known as presenteeism). This study tests whether additive effects between physical activity types are associated with health-related work limitations among employees from a public university system. Methods: A cross-sectional study using health assessment data (n = 10,791) was used to examine aims. Analysis of covariance models tested differences in work limitations between physical activity groups based on combinations of stretching behavior, aerobic, and muscle-strengthening physical activities. Planned contrasts compared differences between selected groups. Results: There were significant group differences (P < .001) in reported work limitations after controlling for demographic, season, and health-related variables. Employees who reported participating in aerobic physical activity had significantly lower work limitation levels compared with inactive employees (P = .027). Employees who reported participating in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities had the lowest work limitation levels compared with all groups and significantly lower work limitation levels compared with employees who participated in aerobic physical activity only (P = .026). Conclusions: Results provide evidence of an additive effect where participating in a combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities may be most beneficial when targeting health-related work limitations.

scholarly journals Associations of Multiple Chronic Health Conditions with Health Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Chong-Hwan Son
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity

This study aimed to scrutinize the association of the number of chronic health conditions with health behavior. The health behavior was measured by meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines (PAGs) for Americans for five physical activity levels for adults aged 18 years or older in the United States using data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The empirical results of a multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that respondents living with chronic health conditions were more likely to participate in aerobic physical activities, but not meeting the PAGs. In the insufficient physical activity subgroup, all of the predicted odds ratios were greater than one and increased as the number of chronic health conditions increased. It implied that the increase in the number of chronic conditions was positively associated with participating in insufficient physical activity. Respondents who reported having less than three chronic health conditions were more likely to meet the aerobic physical activity guidelines compared with respondents living with three or more chronic health conditions. Importantly, respondents who reported having 4 or more chronic health conditions had a higher likelihood of meeting the recommendations for muscle-strengthening activity. However, chronic health conditions would significantly discourage respondents from participating in both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities. In conclusion, this study found that chronic health conditions played an important role in determining regular participation in the level of physical activity for individuals living with chronic health conditions.

scholarly journals Trends in Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Among Nationally Representative Samples of United States Adults Between 2011 and 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason A. Bennie ◽  
Tracy Kolbe-Alexander ◽  
Jan Seghers ◽  
Stuart J.H. Biddle ◽  
Katrien De Cocker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Population Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Risk Factor Surveillance ◽  
Strengthening Exercise ◽  
Nationally Representative

Background: Muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) is a component of the World Health Organization’s “2010 Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health.” However, its participation trends are seldom examined in physical activity surveillance. This study describes the prevalence, trends, and correlates of MSE among a large sample of US adults. Methods: The data were analyzed from the 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys. Self-reported MSE participation was assessed using the same validated survey item. Population-weighted proportions were calculated for (1) “insufficient” (0–1 time/wk) or (2) “sufficient MSE” (≥2 times/wk). Prevalence ratios of those reporting sufficient MSE across sociodemographic characteristics were calculated using multivariate Poisson regression. Results: The data were available for 1,735,626 participants (≥18 y). Over the 7-year monitoring period, the prevalence of sufficient MSE showed a small (1.2%) but statistically significant increase (2011 = 29.1%; 2013 = 29.4%; 2015 = 30.2%; and 2017 = 30.3%, P < .001 for linear trend). Older adults, women, and those with lower education/income were consistently less likely to report sufficient MSE, compared with their counterparts. Conclusions: From 2011 to 2017, between 69.7% and 70.9% of US adults did not meet the MSE guidelines. Consistently low participation levels highlight the need to provide support for uptake of or adherence to MSE at the population level.

scholarly journals Participation in Types of Physical Activities among US Adults—National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2006

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (s1) ◽  
pp. S128-S140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shifan Dai ◽  
Dianna D. Carroll ◽  
Kathleen B. Watson ◽  
Prabasaj Paul ◽  
Susan A. Carlson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
National Health ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Reported Data

Background:Information on specific types of physical activities in which US adults participate is important for community and program development to promote physical activity.Methods:Prevalence of participation and average time spent for 33 leisuretime aerobic activities and 10 activity categories were calculated using self-reported data from 22,545 participants aged ≥ 18 years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999–2006.Results:Overall, 38% of US adults reported no leisure-time physical activities, and 43% reported 1 or 2 activities in the past 30 days. Walking was the most frequently reported activity for both men (29%) and women (38%). Among walkers, the average time spent walking was 198 minutes/week for men and 152 minutes/week for women. The most reported activities for men after walking were bicycling and yard work, and for women were aerobics and dance. For most activity categories, participation was lower among adults aged ≥ 65 years than among younger adults, and among Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic blacks than among non-Hispanic whites. Participation in most categories increased with increasing educational attainment.Conclusions:Participation in physical activity differs by types of activities and demographic characteristics. Physical activity promotion programs should take these differences into account when developing intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Forming Sustainable Physical Activity Programs Among Young Elderly - A Combined ELM & UTAUT Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christer Carlsson ◽  
◽  
Pirkko Walden ◽  
Tuomas Kari ◽  
Markus Makkonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Preventive Health Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Sufficient Intensity ◽  
Physical Activity Programs

There is consensus in health studies that regular physical activities of sufficient intensity and duration contribute to better health both in the short and long term. In an ongoing research program, we focus on getting the young elderly, the 60-75 years age group, to adopt and include physical activities as part of their daily routines. One reason for addressing young elderly is large numbers – in Finland health care costs for the elderly was 3.7 B€ in 2019 and will increase dramatically if the young elderly group is in bad shape when they reach the 75+ age group. We are finding out that systematic physical activities can serve as preventive health care for the young elderly. We are also learning that digital services can be instrumental for building sustainable physical activity programs.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Percentages of Progress in Weight Training and its Relationship to the Dynamic Development of Muscle Strength of Football Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Koutchouk Sidi Mohamed - Keroum Mohamed ◽  
Mokrani Djamel ◽  
Sebbane Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Experimental Sample ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Special Force

Muscle strength is one of the most important elements of fitness that must be available to football players. For a long period of time the weight training has been the subject of controversy among the specialists in the preparation and training of football players, the scientific researches has settled this controversy, where most of the results indicated that weight training has become necessary for the development of different types of muscular strength (maximum force – the special force of speed – endurance power). In fact the Algerian football sport lacks weight training programs and how to plan and evaluate the level of development of muscular strength during the training program with scientific bases and methods to avoid muscle inflation and increase muscle mass that can affect skill performance. The researchers' study note that there is a great detour of football players around the muscle strengthening rooms without a formal training program, which may lead to an increase in muscle inflation. So that the researchers decided to design a weight training program ,and diagnosing the percentage of progression and its relation to the dynamics of muscle strength development of different muscle groups and increasing muscle inflation as much as required for football players under 21 years of research experimental sample.

Correlates of Weight-Bearing Physical Activity Among Adolescent Girls: Results From a National Survey of Girls and Their Parents

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simani M. Price ◽  
Judith McDivitt ◽  
Deanne Weber ◽  
Lisa S. Wolff ◽  
Holly A. Massett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
After School ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Nationally Representative

Background:Despite the potential benefits of reducing the risk of osteoporosis in later life, research on adolescent girls’ weight-bearing physical activity (WBPA) is limited. This study explores correlates for WBPA in this population.Methods:A nationally representative telephone survey sponsored by the National Bone Health Campaign was conducted with 1000 girls age 9 to 12 years and a parent. Girls’ physical activities were coded as weight bearing or not and correlated with cognitive, social, and environmental variables.Results:Regression analysis revealed that WBPA was significantly associated with self-reported parents’ education, parental self-efficacy, girls’ normative beliefs about time spent in physical activity, being physically active with a parent, having physically active friends, and perceived availability of after-school physical activities.Conclusions:Interventions encouraging parents to participate in WBPA with their daughters and increasing parents’ positive attitudes and self-efficacy in getting their daughters to be physically active should be tested.

scholarly journals Health Benefits of Staying Active After Retirement

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Hyunsook Kang ◽  
Mihae Bae
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
American Association ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Age Range

The objective of this study was to examine the breadth and depth of relationships with retirement and health regarding older adults&rsquo; physical activities. In addition, the possible implication of the relationships is to examine better understanding of how to stay active after retirement. Data from the American Association of Retirement Persons (AARP, Montenegro, 2015) telephone survey were used, which sampled persons, age range was 60-89 years old (n=134). Result indicated that health and physical activity factors affected retired older life satisfaction. It is not surprising that retired older adults are less satisfied when they have decreased physical health, but more satisfied when they engage in diverse physical activities or exercise after retirement (USDHHS, 2018). Given that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities contributed to improving physical function and reducing the risk of falls (Chodzko-Zajko et al., 2009; Spark et al., 2018), this study also supported the findings that aerobic and muscle strengthening activities with relative intensity level positively influenced the satisfaction levels of participants (USDHHS, 2018).

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