scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors and Physical Activity in Middle-Aged Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Pao-Yu Wang ◽  
Lee-Ing Tsao ◽  
Mei-Hsiang Lin ◽  
Chin-Ying Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between physical activity and metabolic syndrome risk factors middle-aged women.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 101 middle-aged women with metabolic syndrome risk factors were recruited from a regional teaching hospital in Taiwan. Surveys were conducted using a demographic questionnaire, and the Taiwanese version of the self-administered short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.Results: The research results indicate that (1) 69% of the Women with metabolic syndrome were mostly in postmenopause, and the most common risk factor for metabolic syndrome was abdominal obesity (80.2%). (2) Fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥ 100mg/dl and the level of physical activity showed significantly differences (χ2 = 6.1, p < .05). (3)The total metabolic equivalents (METs) of physical activities of having or no having metabolic syndrome women showed significantly different, no having metabolic syndrome women higher then metabolic syndrome women (t = 2.23, p < .05). (4) The predictor of waist circumference ≥ 80cm is basal metabolic index (BMI) (OR = 3.46; 95% CI = 1.61, 7.46) (p < .05), the predictor of FBG ≥ 100mg/dl is insufficient physical activity (OR = 11.29; 95% CI = 1.72, 73.82) (p < .05), and the predictors of metabolic syndrome are BMI (OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.33, 2.08), menopause (OR = 12.3; 95% CI = 1.25, 120.68), and postmenopause (OR = 42.97; 95% CI = 2.22, 831.41) (p < .05).Conclusions: This study recommends that to prevent metabolic syndrome, middle-aged women should adopt an active lifestyle, actively control their weight, and a minimum of 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week or 75 min of high-intensity physical activity. This result is a potentially crucial reference for healthcare professionals in their care of patients with metabolic syndrome.

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior 6 Months After Musculoskeletal Trauma: What Factors Predict Recovery?

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 332-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina L Ekegren ◽  
Rachel E Climie ◽  
Pamela M Simpson ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
David W Dunstan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Trauma

Abstract Background Physical activity is increasingly recognized as an important marker of functional recovery following fracture. Objective The objectives of this study were to measure sedentary behavior and physical activity 2 weeks and 6 months following fracture and to determine associated demographic and injury factors. Design This was an observational study. Methods Two weeks and 6 months following fracture, 83 adults who were 18 to 69 years old and had upper limb (UL) or lower limb (LL) fractures wore an accelerometer and an inclinometer for 10 days. We calculated sitting time, steps, moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA), and vigorous-intensity physical activity and conducted linear mixed-effects multivariable regression analyses to determine factors associated with temporal changes in activity. Results At 6 months versus 2 weeks after fracture, participants sat less, took more steps, and engaged in more MPA. Participants with LL fractures sat 2 hours more, took 66% fewer steps, and engaged in 77% less MPA than participants with UL fractures. Greater reductions in sitting time were observed for participants in the youngest age group and with LL fractures, participants with high preinjury activity, and participants who were overweight or obese. For steps, greater improvement was observed for participants in the youngest and middle-aged groups and those with LL fractures. For MPA, greater improvement was observed for middle-aged participants and those with LL fractures. Limitations Although this study was sufficiently powered for the analysis of major categories, a convenience sample that may not be representative of all people with musculoskeletal trauma was used. Conclusions Working-age adults with LL fractures had lower levels of physical activity 6 months after fracture than those with UL fractures. Older adults showed less improvement over time, suggesting that they are an important target group for interventions aimed at regaining preinjury activity levels.

Moderate-intensity physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors: The Stanford five-city project

1986 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 561-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
James F. Sallis ◽  
William L. Haskell ◽  
Stephen P. Fortmann ◽  
Peter D. Wood ◽  
Karen M. Vranizan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Metabolic syndrome and its components in relation to brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity in middle-aged Taiwanese males

Open Medicine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Biou Chang ◽  
Nain-Feng Chu ◽  
Shu-Chuan Wang ◽  
Der-Min Wu
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Pulse Wave Velocity ◽  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Pulse Wave ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

AbstractTo evaluate the association of The study is to evaluate the association of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components on brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), an indirect marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, in middle-aged Taiwanese males. A total of 442 men aged 40 to 65 years were included in this cross-sectional survey. Arterial stiffness was measured using a non-invasive method by baPWV. MS is defined by the presence of ≥ 3 components using the modified National Cholesterol Education Program criteria. The mean baPWV was 1478.6 and 1520.3 cm/sec in normal-weight and overweight adults, respectively. Age, systolic blood pressure (BP), diastolic BP, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) correlated with baPWV levels in normal-weight and overweight males. In multiple logistic regression analysis, after adjusting for potential confounders, MS and its components (such as high BP and high FBG) were significantly associated with abnormal baPWV (≥1400 cm/sec) (p < 0.001). MS and its components are significantly associated with abnormal baPWV in Taiwanese middle-aged males and in addition, high BP was the component of MS most significantly associated with abnormal baPWV.

Energy Expenditure in Vinyasa Yoga Versus Walking

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 597-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally A. Sherman ◽  
Renee J. Rogers ◽  
Kelliann K. Davis ◽  
Ryan L. Minster ◽  
Seth A. Creasy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Treadmill Walking ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity

Background:Whether the energy cost of vinyasa yoga meets the criteria for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity has not been established.Purpose:To compare energy expenditure during acute bouts of vinyasa yoga and 2 walking protocols.Methods:Participants (20 males, 18 females) performed 60-minute sessions of vinyasa yoga (YOGA), treadmill walking at a self-selected brisk pace (SELF), and treadmill walking at a pace that matched the heart rate of the YOGA session (HR-Match). Energy expenditure was assessed via indirect calorimetry.Results:Energy expenditure was significantly lower in YOGA compared with HR-Match (difference = 79.5 ± 44.3 kcal; P < .001) and SELF (difference = 51.7 ± 62.6 kcal; P < .001), but not in SELF compared with HR-Match (difference = 27.8 ± 72.6 kcal; P = .054). A similar pattern was observed for metabolic equivalents (HR-Match = 4.7 ± 0.8, SELF = 4.4 ± 0.7, YOGA = 3.6 ± 0.6; P < .001). Analyses using only the initial 45 minutes from each of the sessions, which excluded the restorative component of YOGA, showed energy expenditure was significantly lower in YOGA compared with HR-Match (difference = 68.0 ± 40.1 kcal; P < .001) but not compared with SELF (difference = 15.1 ± 48.7 kcal; P = .189).Conclusions:YOGA meets the criteria for moderate-intensity physical activity. Thus, YOGA may be a viable form of physical activity to achieve public health guidelines and to elicit health benefits.

A Steps/Minute Value for Moderate Intensity Physical Activity in Adolescent Females

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deirdre M. Harrington ◽  
Kieran P. Dowd ◽  
Catrine Tudor-Locke ◽  
Alan E. Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Ground Walking

The number of steps/minute (i.e., cadence) that equates to moderate intensity in adolescents is not known. To that end, 31 adolescent females walked on a treadmill at 5 different speeds while wearing an ActivPAL accelerometer and oxygen uptake was recorded by indirect calorimetry. The relationship between metabolic equivalents (METs) and cadence was explored using 3 different analytical approaches. Cadence was a significant predictor of METs (r=.70; p<.001). Moderate intensity (3 METs) corresponded to 94 or 114 steps/minute based on the mixed model and ROC analysis, respectively. These two values, and a practical value of 100 steps/minute, were cross-validated on an independent sample of 33 adolescent females during over-ground walking at 3 speeds. The sensitivity and specificity of each value correctly identifying 3 METs were 98.5% and 87.2% for 94 steps/minute, 72.9% and 98.8 for 114 steps/minute and 96.5% and 95.7% for 100 steps/minute. Compromising on a single cadence of 100 steps/minute would be a practical value that approximates moderate intensity in adolescent females and can be used for physical activity interpretation and promotion.

scholarly journals The accuracy of self-reported physical activity questionnaires varies with sex and body mass index

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256008
Author(s):  
Clare Quinlan ◽  
Ben Rattray ◽  
Disa Pryor ◽  
Joseph M. Northey ◽  
Kaarin J. Anstey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Interaction ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Metabolic Equivalents ◽  
Vigorous Intensity ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

Background Factors contributing to the accurate measurement of self-reported physical activity are not well understood in middle-aged adults. We investigated the associations between two self-reported surveys and objectively measured physical activity in middle-aged adults, and the influence of individual and sociodemographic factors on these associations, at different intensities utilizing an observational study design. Methods Participants (n = 156) wore a SenseWear Armband™ (SWA) for a continuous seven-day period over the triceps of the left arm, to measure energy expenditure in metabolic equivalents. Participants also completed the Physical Activity Recall questionnaire (PAR) and Active Australia Survey (AAS). Associations were analyzed separately in general linear models for each intensity. The influence of individual and sociodemographic factors was assessed through moderator analyses. Results The PAR and SWA were significantly positively associated at moderate (β = 0.68, 95% CI 0.16–1.20), vigorous (β = 0.36, 95% CI 0.20–0.53), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (β = 0.52, 95% CI 0.20–0.83), and total METmins (β = 0.63, 95% CI 0.35–0.90), the AAS and SWA were associated at all intensities (moderate (β = 0.41, 95% CI 0.15–0.67), vigorous (β = 0.32, 95% CI 0.19–0.46), MVPA (β = 0.42, 95% CI 0.18–0.65) and total METmins (β = 0.62, 95% CI 0.29–0.96). A significant interaction between the PAR and sex for vigorous-intensity unveiled a weaker association in women. Both surveys tended to under-report physical activity. The largest margins of error were present at light and moderate intensities. For the PAR, participants reported over 20 hours, or 69% less light physical activity than recorded by the SWA per week. For the AAS, participants reported over 7 hours, or 38% less moderate physical activity. Compared to lighter intensities, time spent at a vigorous intensity was overreported by participants with the PAR and AAS by 91 and 43 minutes per week, respectively. The addition of Body Mass Index (BMI) resulted in non-significant interactions between the PAR and SWA for moderate-intensity, and the AAS and SWA for vigorous-intensity; a significant interaction between AAS and BMI indicated that the strength of the association differed by BMI for vigorous-intensity. Conclusions The PAR and AAS are not equivalent to the SWA, and sex and BMI may alter the associations between the measures.

scholarly journals Exercise modality: The interest in improving metabolic syndrome among obese females

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norizzati Mohd Idris ◽  
Sarina Md Yusof ◽  
Maisarah Shari ◽  
Raja Nurul Jannat Raja Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Background: There is compelling evidence on obesity phenomenon worldwide and the interest of structured physical activity in improvement on overall health. Moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength resulted from aerobic and strength training appears to be protective against diabetes, CVD, and metabolic syndrome. Aerobic and strength training also has shown to have beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome risk factors by improve in glucose metabolism, lipids profile, blood pressure, and abdominal obesity via different physiological pathway. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of different mode of training on metabolic syndromes risk factors. A total of 52 participants (22.71± 1.53 years old) were participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned into aerobic (AT, n=13), strength (ST, n=13), concurrent (CT, n=13), and control (CO, n=13) groups. Intervention groups engaged in training 3 times weekly for 8 weeks, lasting about one hour per session at moderate intensity for aerobic (50-70% of HRR), and strength training (50-70% 1 RM). Concurrent training group spent 30 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 30 minutes of strength exercise. Triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), fasting blood glucose (FBG), resting blood pressure (RBP), and waist circumference (WC) were measured in this study. A significant improvement (p < 0.05) was observed in FBG, RBP, and WC.  It can be summarized that regular involvement in exercise demonstrated a reduction in most of metabolic syndrome risk factors among obese females.

scholarly journals Influence of Physical Activity on the Regulation of Disease of Elderly Persons with Metabolic Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 275
Author(s):  
Lucija Stetic ◽  
Ivan Belcic ◽  
Goran Sporis ◽  
Leon Stetic ◽  
Nikola Starcevic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Activity Program ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Activity Program

Metabolic syndrome is a group of metabolic risk factors whose combination significantly contributes to the development of the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers and is a clear indicator of morbidity rate. The aim of this study was to identify physical activity programs that can successfully influence the reduction of risk factors in metabolic syndrome of the elderly. Subjects were aged between 60 and 80 years, had three of five signs of metabolic syndrome, and were randomly divided into three groups of 20 subjects. The first group conducted a continuous cycling ergometer (55% VO2max), the second group a physical activity strength program and the third was a control group. Before and after the experimental treatment body composition, biochemical parameters, functional parameters, cardiovascular functions, metabolic and hematological system were determined. Significant differences between control and experimental groups were determined using MANOVA. The training effects of the experimental and control groups were determined using the ANOVA for repeated measurements with Bonfferoni correction. The results showed that a physical activity program of strength has a better effect on disease regulation in the elderly with metabolic syndrome than a moderate-intensity physical activity program which also has a significant change but in less variables.

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