Ramadan daily intermittent fasting reduces objectively assessed habitual physical activity among adults

Abstract Background Muslims around the world practice intermittent fasting during the month of Ramadan each year. We hypothesized that daily physical activity could be reduced among Muslims due to the inability to refuel and rehydrate in the fasting state. Methods A cohort study design among adults registered with national physical activity community program. Data from a pedometer-based community program was used to extract 3 months of daily step counts before, during, and after Ramadan for the past years (2013–2019). A survey was conducted among participants to determine fasting practice and other health and environmental factors. Results A total of 209 participants completed the survey and provided valid data on physical activity. During Ramadan, the average steps per day decreased significantly (− 385 ± SE 158) among participants who fasted (n = 151) p = 0.046 and increased (+ 731 ± SE 247) for the non- fasting participants (n = 58) p = 0.010. Fasting participants preferred before sunset (33.8%) or evening (39.7%) for physical activity. Whereas, non-fasting participants preferred early morning (34.5%). Conclusion Fasting during Ramadan impacts the daily physical activity behavior among Muslims. Interventions should focus on creating awareness of the importance of maintenance of adequate physical activity for adults fasting during Ramadan.

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Ramadan daily intermittent fasting reduces objectively assessed habitual physical activity among adults

10.21203/rs.3.rs-385280/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abdualziz Farooq ◽

Karim Chamari ◽

Suzan Sayegh ◽

Maha El Akoum ◽

Abdulla Saeed Al-Mohannadi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Intermittent Fasting ◽

Ramadan Fasting ◽

Community Program ◽

Cohort Study Design ◽

Steps Per Day ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

National Physical Activity

Abstract Background: Muslims around the world practice intermittent fasting during the month of Ramadan once each year. We hypothesized that daily physical activity could be impacted due to the inability to refuel and rehydrate in the fasting state. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effects of Ramadan fasting on daily physical activity in the adult community of Qatar. Methods: A cohort study design among adults registered with national physical activity community program. Data from a pedometer-based community program was used to extract 3 months of daily step counts before, during, and after Ramadan for the past five years (2015-2019). A survey was conducted among participants to determine fasting practice and other health and environmental factors. Results: A total of 209 participants completed the survey and provided valid data on physical activity. During Ramadan, the average steps per day decreased significantly (-385± SE 158) among participants who fasted (n=155) p=0.046 and increased (+731.4± SE 247) for the non- fasting participants (n=48) p=0.010. Conclusion: Fasting during Ramadan impacts the daily physical activity behavior among Muslims. Interventions should focus on creating awareness of the importance of maintenance of adequate physical activity for adults fasting during Ramadan.

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Differences of Daily Physical Activity Levels of Children According to Body Mass Index

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.14.4.442 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 442-452 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jorge Mota ◽

Paula Santos ◽

Sandra Guerra ◽

José C. Ribeiro ◽

José A. Duarte

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass ◽

Objective Measure ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Activity Monitor ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Low Levels

The purpose of this study was to compare the daily activity levels of children varying in body mass over 3 consecutive weekdays. The sample was comprised of 157 children (boys, n = 64; girls, n = 93), aged 8–15 years. BMI was used as obesity indicator. Children were categorized as non-obese and over- weight/obese group, according to the age-adapted values. The CSA activity monitor was used as an objective measure of daily physical activity. No significant differences were reported in the daily physical activity among boys and girls according to BMI group. Boys were significantly more engaged in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities (p = .05) than girls. Significant differences in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities (p = .05) were found between non-obese (69.3 min • day−1) and obese girls (50.7 min • day−1), while no significant differences were reported in boys. Differences between overall activities and involvement in MVPA emerged between overweight/obese and non-obese girls; therefore, obesity in girls may be linked to low levels of physical activity behavior.

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Application of Activity Trackers among Nursing Home Residents—A Pilot and Feasibility Study on Physical Activity Behavior, Usage Behavior, Acceptance, Usability and Motivational Impact

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186683 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6683 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tina Auerswald ◽

Jochen Meyer ◽

Kai von Holdt ◽

Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Commercial Activity ◽

Activity Tracker ◽

Activity Trackers ◽

Usage Behavior ◽

Steps Per Day ◽

Activity Behavior

The aim of this study was to assess physical activity and sedentary behavior, as well as the usage behavior, usability, acceptance, and motivational impact of an applied activity tracker among nursing home residents. Physical activity and usage behavior were measured among 22 residents (68 to 102 years) by use of a commercial activity tracker worn during waking hours for 77 days on average. Usability, acceptance, and motivational impact of the tracker were examined using an adapted questionnaire. Participants walked, on average, 1007 ± 806 steps per day and spent, on average, more than 9 h (77.2% of their waking time) sedentary. The average steps/day increased significantly within the first five weeks of wearing the activity tracker. The acceptance rate was high (94.4%). The tracker was used for 65.4% of the individual study period, and usage behavior did not significantly change during the first five wearing weeks. Participants with a usage time of ≥50% walked significantly more steps per day than those with a lower usage. Overall, we were able to reveal that the residents were highly inactive and sedentary. The results support the feasibility of a long-term application of activity trackers to assess or even increase physical activity behavior.

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Physical activity behavior change: Issues in adoption and maintenance.

Health Psychology ◽

10.1037/0278-6133.19.suppl1.32 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 19 (1, Suppl) ◽

pp. 32-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 293

Author(s):

Bess H. Marcus ◽

LeighAnn H. Forsyth ◽

Elaine J. Stone ◽

Patricia M. Dubbert ◽

Thomas L. McKenzie ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Physical Activity Behavior Change

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Perceived stress and trait self-control interact with the intention–behavior gap in physical activity behavior.

Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology ◽

10.1037/spy0000189 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 244-260 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ines Pfeffer ◽

Chris Englert ◽

Anett Mueller-Alcazar

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Self Control ◽

Activity Behavior

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The Effect of Simulated Ostracism on Physical Activity Behavior in Children

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.2011-0496d ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 129 (3) ◽

pp. X26-X26

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Activity Behavior

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Physical activity behavior predicts endogenous pain modulation in older adults.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.727313241.793546507 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Josimari Melo DeSantana ◽

Lucas Vasconcelos Lima

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Pain Modulation ◽

Endogenous Pain Modulation ◽

Activity Behavior

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Physical Activity Behavior from a Transdisciplinary Biopsychosocial Perspective: a Scoping Review

Sports Medicine - Open ◽

10.1186/s40798-020-00279-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jannika M. John ◽

Vanessa Haug ◽

Ansgar Thiel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Social Factors ◽

Biopsychosocial Model ◽

Scientific Work ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Biopsychosocial Approach ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Biopsychosocial Perspective

Abstract Background Physical activity behavior is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. For its analysis, transdisciplinary biopsychosocial approaches yield great potential. In health research, the biopsychosocial model has experienced a renaissance. Researchers have tried to grasp the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. With this scoping review, we aimed to examine how the ‘biopsychosocial’ has been conceptualized in scientific work related to physical activity behavior. Methods The scoping review was informed by the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). A systematic literature search was conducted in Web of Science, SportDiscus, PsycArticles, PsycInfo, and PubMed. Only articles published in peer-reviewed journals that contained all three components of a biopsychosocial approach (e.g., bio/physio/genetic, psycho/mental, and socio/cultural/environmental) were included. We only included articles in our narrative synthesis that integrated physical activity behavior into a biopsychosocial model, or investigated or described physical activity behavior on the basis of such a model. Results Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria; eight articles pursued a biopsychosocial approach in the tradition of Engel, five employed a socio-ecological approach. The models in the analyzed articles referred to either correlates of physical activity behavior, or the influence of physical activity on health or aging. Only a minority of the articles, however, referred to interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors. Conclusions The included articles were quite heterogeneous in their approach to physical activity from a biopsychosocial perspective. The included articles illustrate that the adoption of a biopsychosocial perspective may assist to capture and understand the complex phenomenon of physical activity behavior and might inform future transdisciplinary physical activity research.

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