Correlates of Low Physical Activity Levels in Aging Men and Women: The DR’s EXTRA Study (ISRCTN45977199)

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-255
Author(s):  
L. Hakola ◽  
M. Hassinen ◽  
P. Komulainen ◽  
T.A. Lakka ◽  
K. Savonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Aging Men ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Correlates of Low Physical Activity Levels in Aging Men and Women: The DR’s EXTRA Study (ISRCTN45977199)

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Hakola ◽  
M. Hassinen ◽  
P. Komulainen ◽  
T.A. Lakka ◽  
K. Savonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Aging Men ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
High Bmi

Recognizing correlates of low physical activity (PA) can help in targeting PA interventions for individuals who would benefit most from increasing their PA. We studied the associations of demographic, social, health, and lifestyle factors with low PA by sex in a population sample of 1,303 Finnish individuals aged 57–78 years. We defined low PA as no moderate or vigorous leisure-time PA reported in an interview. Altogether, 39% of men and 48% of women reported low PA. Satisfactory or poor perceived health and high BMI were independently associated with low PA in both sexes. In men, factors such as age, being divorced or separated, still working, having a weak social network, poor diet, and a health professional’s suggestion to increase PA were associated with low PA. In women, cardiovascular disease and depressive symptoms were associated with low PA. These results can be applied in targeting PA interventions.

Body Size Satisfaction and Physical Activity Levels Among Men and Women

Obesity ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1976-1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Kruger ◽  
Chong-Do Lee ◽  
Barbara E. Ainsworth ◽  
Caroline A. Macera
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Psychosocial Variables Influencing Long-term Physical Activity Levels In Overweight Men And Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 125-126
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Unick ◽  
John M. Jakicic ◽  
Amy D. Otto ◽  
Christine A. Dutton ◽  
Krista L. Rompolski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Physical Activity Levels
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