Higher number of steps and breaks during sedentary behaviour are associated with better lipid profiles

Abstract Background: Physical activity (PA) is known to be associated with lipid profiles and the risk of both cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of objectively measured PA, sedentary behaviour (SB), amount of breaks during SB and number of daily steps with serum lipids in a healthy, Finnish, middle-aged, female population.Methods: The participants (571) were recruited at mammography screening, target group was women aged 50-60 years. A measurement of PA was done with accelerometer, blood lipid profile was assessed, and questionnaires of participants characteristics were sent to participants.Results: The participants with the highest number of daily breaks during SB (≥ 41) had the highest mean concentration of HDL-cholesterol (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-c) (1.9 mmol/l, standard deviation (SD) 0.4) and the lowest mean concentration of triglycerides (1.0 mmol/l, SD 0.5). HDL-c level was 0.16 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) in the group with 28-40.9 breaks/day and 0.25 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among participants with ≥ 41 breaks/day than in the group with the fewest breaks during SB (< 28).Those with the most daily steps (≥ 9100) had the highest mean HDL-c level (1.9 mmol/l). HDL-c level was 0.16 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among the participants with 5600-9099 steps/day and 0.26 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among participants with ≥ 9100 steps/day than those with the fewest steps (< 5600). The number of daily steps was inversely associated with the triglyceride concentration.From wake-time, participants spent 60% in SB, 18% standing, 14% in light PA, and 9% in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). PA was associated with serum total cholesterol (TC), HDL-c and triglyceride levels. The mean HDL-c level was the highest in the lowest quartile of SB and in the highest quartile of MVPA.Conclusions: This is the first study showing a high number of objectively measured breaks during SB is associated with a favourable effect on the level of serum lipids, which may later translate into cardiovascular health.Trial registration: This study was registered and approved by the Regional Ethics Committee of Tampere University Hospital in Finland (approval code R15137).

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Higher Number of Steps and Breaks During Sedentary Behaviour are Associated with Better Lipid Profiles

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34377/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sonja Aho ◽

Meri-Sisko Vuoristo ◽

Jani Raitanen ◽

Kirsi Mansikkamäki ◽

Johanna Alanko ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Serum Lipids ◽

Lipid Profiles ◽

University Hospital ◽

Favourable Effect ◽

Blood Lipid Profile ◽

Female Population ◽

Wake Time ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Mean Concentration

Abstract Background: Physical activity (PA) is known to be associated with lipid profiles and the risk of both cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of objectively measured PA, sedentary behaviour (SB), amount of breaks during SB and number of daily steps with serum lipids in a healthy, Finnish, middle-aged, female population.Methods: The participants (571) were recruited at mammography screening, target group was women aged 50-60 years. A measurement of PA was done with accelerometer, blood lipid profile was assessed, and questionnaires of participants characteristics were sent to participants.Results: The participants with the highest number of daily breaks during SB (≥ 41) had the highest mean concentration of HDL-cholesterol (high density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-c) (1.9 mmol/l, standard deviation (SD) 0.4) and the lowest mean concentration of triglycerides (1.0 mmol/l, SD 0.5). HDL-c level was 0.16 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) in the group with 28-40.9 breaks/day and 0.25 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among participants with ≥ 41 breaks/day than in the group with the fewest breaks during SB (< 28).Those with the most daily steps (≥ 9100) had the highest mean HDL-c level (1.9 mmol/l). HDL-c level was 0.16 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among the participants with 5600-9099 steps/day and 0.26 mmol/l higher (p < 0.001) among participants with ≥ 9100 steps/day than those with the fewest steps (< 5600). The number of daily steps was inversely associated with the triglyceride concentration.From wake-time, participants spent 60% in SB, 18% standing, 14% in light PA, and 9% in moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA). PA was associated with serum total cholesterol (TC), HDL-c and triglyceride levels. The mean HDL-c level was the highest in the lowest quartile of SB and in the highest quartile of MVPA.Conclusions: This is the first study showing a high number of objectively measured breaks during SB is associated with a favourable effect on the level of serum lipids, which may later translate into cardiovascular health.Trial registration: This study was registered and approved by the Regional Ethics Committee of Tampere University Hospital in Finland (approval code R15137).

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Effects of Pilates Continuous Exercise Intervention on Blood Lipid Profiles, Insulin Resistance and Maximal Oxygen uptake in Obese Middle-aged Women

The Korean Journal of Growth and Development ◽

10.34284/kjgd.2020.11.28.4.469 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 469-476

Author(s):

Kyounghwa Jung ◽

Won-Sang Jung ◽

Hun-Young Park ◽

Kiwon Lim

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Oxygen Uptake ◽

Maximal Oxygen Uptake ◽

Exercise Intervention ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Lipid Profiles ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Continuous Exercise

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Combined effects of obesity and objectively-measured daily physical activity on the risk of hypertension in middle-aged Japanese men: A 4-year prospective cohort study

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.orcp.2019.04.002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 365-370

Author(s):

Takuji Adachi ◽

Kuniyasu Kamiya ◽

Daichi Takagi ◽

Hironobu Ashikawa ◽

Masaya Hori ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Prospective Cohort Study ◽

Prospective Cohort ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Combined Effects ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Japanese Men ◽

Objectively Measured

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Associations between objectively measured physical activity, sedentary behaviour and time in bed among 75+ community-dwelling Danish older adults

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-020-01856-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Li-Tang Tsai ◽

Eleanor Boyle ◽

Jan C. Brønd ◽

Gry Kock ◽

Mathias Skjødt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Sleep Duration ◽

Activity Level ◽

Time In Bed ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Objectively Measured Physical Activity ◽

Vector Magnitude

Abstract Background Older adults are recommended to sleep 7–8 h/day. Time in bed (TIB) differs from sleep duration and includes also the time of lying in bed without sleeping. Long TIB (≥9 h) are associated with self-reported sedentary behavior, but the association between objectively measured physical activity, sedentary behavior and TIB is unknown. Methods This study was based on cross-sectional analysis of the Healthy Ageing Network of Competence (HANC Study). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour were measured by a tri-axial accelerometer (ActiGraph) placed on the dominant wrist for 7 days. Sedentary behavior was classified as < 2303 counts per minute (cpm) in vector magnitude and physical activity intensities were categorized, as 2303–4999 and ≥ 5000 cpm in vector magnitude. TIB was recorded in self-reported diaries. Participants were categorized as UTIB (usually having TIB 7–9 h/night: ≥80% of measurement days), STIB (sometimes having TIB 7–9 h/night: 20–79% of measurement days), and RTIB (rarely having TIB 7–9 h/night: < 20% of measurement days). Multinominal regression models were used to calculate the relative risk ratios (RRR) of being RTIB and STIB by daily levels of physical activity and SB, with UTIB as the reference group. The models were adjusted for age, sex, average daily nap length and physical function. Results Three hundred and fourty-one older adults (median age 81 (IQR 5), 62% women) were included with median TIB of 8 h 21 min (1 h 10 min)/day, physical activity level of 2054 (864) CPM with 64 (15) % of waking hours in sedentary behavior. Those with average CPM within the highest tertile had a lower RRR (0.33 (0.15–0.71), p = 0.005) for being RTIB compared to those within the lowest tertile of average CPM. Accumulating physical activity in intensities 2303–4999 and ≥ 5000 cpm/day did not affect the RRR of being RTIB. RRR of being RTIB among highly sedentary participants (≥10 h/day of sedentary behavior) more than tripled compared to those who were less sedentary (3.21 (1.50–6.88), p = 0.003). Conclusions For older adults, being physically active and less sedentary was associated with being in bed for 7–9 h/night for most nights (≥80%). Future longitudinal studies are warranted to explore the causal relationship sbetween physical activity and sleep duration.

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RE: "OBJECTIVELY MEASURED SLEEP CHARACTERISTICS AMONG EARLY-MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS: THE CARDIA STUDY"

American Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/aje/kwk080 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 165 (2) ◽

pp. 231-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

L. Hale ◽

D. P. Do

Keyword(s):

Middle Aged ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Middle Aged Adults

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Compliance with 24-h Movement Behaviour Guidelines among Belgian Pre-School Children: The ToyBox-Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15102171 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (10) ◽

pp. 2171 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Marieke De Craemer ◽

Duncan McGregor ◽

Odysseas Androutsos ◽

Yannis Manios ◽

Greet Cardon

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Sleep Duration ◽

School Children ◽

Screen Time ◽

Complete Data ◽

Total Physical Activity ◽

Movement Behaviour ◽

Objectively Measured

The 24-h day—containing physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep—in pre-school children has not yet been extensively investigated. The aim of the current study was to investigate pre-schoolers’ compliance with the 24-h movement behaviour guidelines (i.e., three hours/day total physical activity, a maximum of one hour/day of screen time and 10–13 h sleep/night). In total, 595 pre-schoolers (53.3% boys, mean age: 4.2 years) provided complete data for the three behaviours. Physical activity was objectively measured with accelerometers, while screen time and sleep were parent-reported through questionnaires. The proportion of pre-schoolers complying with the 24-h movement behaviour guidelines was calculated on weekdays and on weekend days. Low compliance rates were found: 10.1% on weekdays and only 4.3% on weekend days. The majority of pre-schoolers complied with the sleep duration guidelines (>90% on weekdays and weekend days), followed by the screen time guidelines (61% on weekdays and 28% on weekend days). The lowest compliance rates were found for physical activity (<20% on weekdays and weekend days). Overall, low percentages of pre-schoolers complying with the 24-h movement behaviour guidelines were found, and the lowest compliance was found for physical activity.

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