Associations of Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Mobility Difficulties among Middle-Aged and Older Adults

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarmo J. Malmberg ◽  
Seppo I. Miilunpalo ◽  
Matti E. Pasanen ◽  
Ilkka M. Vuori ◽  
Pekka Oja
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Stair Climbing ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Future Risk

The authors investigated the associations of the amount, frequency and intensity, and type of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with the risk of self-reported difficulty in walking (WD) and stair climbing (SCD) over 16 years in a population-based cohort age 40–64 years at the onset of the study. Their results indicated that the risk for SCD was highest among men and women with a low amount of weekly LTPA. The risk was high also among women with weekly light LTPA compared with women with weekly vigorous LTPA. The risk for WD was highest among men who engaged in fitness activity once a week compared with men who engaged in fitness activity at least three times a week. A low amount of weekly LTPA, light LTPA twice or more a week, and LTPA for keeping fit and healthy less than three times a week are associated with future risk of mobility difficulties among middle-aged and older adults.

scholarly journals Association of regular leisure-time physical activity with self-reported body mass index and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Tsung Chen ◽  
Po-Fu Lee ◽  
Chi-Fang Lin ◽  
Andy Chang ◽  
Yu-Chun Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Obesity Risk ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

Abstract Background Through this study, we aimed to determine the association of regular leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with self-reported body mass index (BMI) and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study and reviewed the data derived from the Taiwan’s National Physical Activity Survey (TNPAS). Responses from 12,687 participants aged 45–108 years from the database were collected in this study. All participants completed a standardized, structured questionnaire that solicitated information regarding their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, occupation, and self-reported health status), physical activity behaviors (regular/nonregular LTPA), and self-reported anthropometrics (height, weight, and BMI). Multiple linear and logistic regression were used to examine the association between regular LTPA and BMI as well as between regular LTPA and obesity status, respectively. Results Regular LTPA was associated with a male preponderance, normal weight, excellent or good self-reported health status, and a lower rate of underweight compared with nonregular LTPA. Regular LTPA was significant negatively associated with underweight (OR = 0.71, p < 0.05), whereas it had no significant relationship with BMI and obesity (p > 0.05). Conclusions Regular LTPA was associated with a reduced risk of underweight among middle-aged and elderly adults in Taiwan. Further research on the relevant mechanism underlying this phenomenon is warranted.

scholarly journals Occupational, commuting, and leisure-time physical activity in relation to risk for Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged Finnish men and women

Diabetologia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Hu ◽  
Q. Qiao ◽  
K. Silventoinen ◽  
J. G. Eriksson ◽  
P. Jousilahti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Men And Women

scholarly journals Association of Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity with Self-Reported Body Mass Index and Obesity Risk among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1719
Author(s):  
Yun-Tsung Chen ◽  
Po-Fu Lee ◽  
Chi-Fang Lin ◽  
Andy Chang ◽  
Yu-Chun Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Obesity Risk ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

Through this study, we aimed to determine the association of regular leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with self-reported body mass index (BMI) and obesity risk among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. We conducted a cross-sectional study and reviewed the data derived from the Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey (TNPAS). Responses from 12,687 participants aged 45–108 years from the database were collected in this study. All the participants completed a standardized structured questionnaire that solicitated information regarding their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, occupation, and self-reported health status), physical activity behaviors (regular/nonregular LTPA), and self-reported anthropometrics (height, weight, and BMI). Multiple linear and logistic regressions were used to examine the association between regular LTPA and BMI, and between regular LTPA and obesity status, respectively. Regular LTPA was associated with male gender, normal weight, excellent or good self-reported health status, and a lower rate of being underweight compared with nonregular LTPA. Regular LTPA was significant negatively associated with being underweight (OR = 0.71, p < 0.05), whereas it had no significant relationship with BMI and obesity (p > 0.05). Regular LTPA was associated with a reduced risk of being underweight among middle-aged and elderly adults in Taiwan. Further research on the relevant mechanism underlying this phenomenon is warranted.

scholarly journals Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults: A Population-Based Study in Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruí Weber Corseuil ◽  
Pedro Curi Hallal ◽  
Herton Xavier Corseuil ◽  
Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider ◽  
Eleonora d'Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Neighbourhood Environment ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Perception Of Safety ◽  
Safety Investments

Objective. To evaluate the association between safety from crime and physical activity among older adults.Methods. A population-based survey including 1,656 older adults (60+ years) took place in Florianopolis, Brazil, in 2009-2010. Commuting and leisure time physical activity were assessed through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Perception of safety from crime was assessed using the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale.Results. Perceiving the neighbourhood as safe during the day was related to a 25% increased likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.02–1.53); general perception of safety was also associated with a 25% increase in the likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.01–1.54). Street lighting was related to higher levels of commuting physical activity (prevalence ratio: 1.89; 95% CI 1.28–2.80).Conclusions. Safety investments are essential for promoting physical activity among older adults in Brazil.

Occupational, commuting and leisure-time physical activity in relation to coronary heart disease among middle-aged Finnish men and women

2007 ◽  
Vol 194 (2) ◽  
pp. 490-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Hu ◽  
Pekka Jousilahti ◽  
Katja Borodulin ◽  
Noël C. Barengo ◽  
Timo A. Lakka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Men And Women
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