scholarly journals Effects of Social Interaction Mechanics in Pervasive Games on the Physical Activity Levels of Older Adults: Quasi-Experimental Study

10.2196/13962 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e13962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Henrique De Oliveira Santos ◽  
Kazuya Okamoto ◽  
Silvana Schwerz Funghetto ◽  
Adriana Schüler Cavalli ◽  
Shusuke Hiragi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Pervasive Games ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Physical activity levels in older adults with ID are extremely low

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. S48-S49
Author(s):  
T. Hilgenkamp ◽  
R. Van Wijck ◽  
H. Evenhuis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

scholarly journals Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Slaght ◽  
M. Sénéchal ◽  
T. J. Hrubeniuk ◽  
A. Mayo ◽  
D. R. Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Aerobic Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background. Most adults choose walking as a leisure activity. However, many do not reach the international physical activity guidelines for adults, which recommend moderate intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes/week in bouts of 10 minutes. Purpose. This systematic review provides an update on the walking cadence required to reach moderate intensity in adults and older adults, identifies variables associated with reaching moderate intensity, and evaluates how walking cadence intensity should be measured, but the main purpose is to report the interventions that have been attempted to prescribe walking cadence to increase time spent at moderate intensity or other outcomes for adults and older adults. Methods. SportDISCUS, Scopus, and PubMed databases were searched. We identified 3,917 articles and 31 were retained for this systematic review. Only articles written in English were included. Results. In general, 100 steps/minute is prescribed for adults to achieve moderate intensity, but older adults may require a higher cadence. Currently, few studies have explored using walking cadence prescription as an intervention to increase physical activity levels. Conclusion. Prescribing walking cadence as a way to increase physical activity levels has potential as a practical and useful strategy, but more evidence is required to assess its ability to increase physical activity levels at moderate intensity.

Physical activity levels in older adults with intellectual disabilities are extremely low

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 477-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp ◽  
Debora Reis ◽  
Ruud van Wijck ◽  
Heleen M. Evenhuis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

scholarly journals Are Covid-19 Pandemic Physical Activity Levels Affect Balance, Gait, Cognitive Functions and Fear of Covid-19 of Older Adults?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvan ÖZCAN GÜLŞEN ◽  
Çağrı GÜLŞEN ◽  
Fatih SOKE ◽  
Melahat SAYAN ◽  
Öznur TUNCA
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Affect Balance ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Perceived Barriers to Walking in the Neighborhood Environment: A Survey of Middle-Aged and Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Dawson ◽  
Melvyn Hillsdon ◽  
Irene Boller ◽  
Charlie Foster
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Environmental Attributes ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Uk

The authors investigated whether low levels of walking among older adults in the UK were associated with demographic and health characteristics, as well as perceived environmental attributes. Survey data were obtained from self-administered standard questionnaires given to 680 people age 50+ (mean age 64.4 yr) attending nationally led walking schemes. Items concerned with demographic characteristics and perceived barriers to neighborhood walking were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Citing more than 1 environmental barrier to walking, versus not, was associated with significantly reduced levels of (leisure) walking (MET/hr) in the preceding week (Z = –2.35, p = .019), but physical activity levels overall did not differ significantly (Z = –0.71, p = .48). Citing a health-related barrier to walking significantly adversely affected overall physical activity levels (Z = –2.72, p = .006). The authors concluded that, among older people who favor walking, health problems might more seriously affect overall physical activity levels than perceived environmental barriers.

Prospective associations between physical activity levels and white matter integrity in older adults: results from the MAPT study

Maturitas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 137 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Mathieu Maltais ◽  
Yves Rolland ◽  
Katherine Boisvert-Vigneault ◽  
Lisa Perus ◽  
Jean-François Mangin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
White Matter ◽  
White Matter Integrity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

P1.25 IN OLDER ADULTS, SEDENTARY TIME IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED BRACHIAL PULSE PRESSURE INDEPENDENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND AGE

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
G. Goldsmith ◽  
D. Dore ◽  
T. Winzenberg ◽  
G. Jones ◽  
J.E. Sharman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Pulse Pressure ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Pressure Independent

The effectiveness of a wearable activity tracker (WAT)-based intervention to improve physical activity levels in sedentary older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 104211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justina Yat-Wa Liu ◽  
Patrick Pui-Kin Kor ◽  
Claire Pik-Ying Chan ◽  
Rick Yiu-Cho Kwan ◽  
Daphne Sze-Ki
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Activity Tracker ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Wearable Activity Tracker

scholarly journals THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME IN OLDER ADULTS WITH OBESITY

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
F. Xu ◽  
S.A. Cohen ◽  
I.E. Lofgren ◽  
G.W. Greene ◽  
M.J. Delmonico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Activity Recommendations

Background: Physical activity reduces the likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, the association between different physical activity levels and MetS remains unclear in older adults with obesity. Methods: This cross-sectional study used four waves of data (2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013-2014) from two datasets: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and United Sates Department of Agriculture’s Food Patterns Equivalents Database. The sample included adults 60+ years of age (n= 613) with obesity who had physical activity and MetS data. Physical activity was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and categorized into three physical activity levels (low, medium, and high); and medium or high physical activity levels are aligned with or exceed current physical activity recommendations. Participants were classified as having MetS using a commonly agreed upon definition. Multiple logistic regression models examined the association between the three physical activity levels and MetS risk factors and MetS. All analyses adjusted for potential confounding variables and accounted for complex sampling. Results: Of 613 respondents, 72.1% (n=431) were classified as having MetS, and 44.3% (n = 263) had not met physical activity recommendations. Participants with high levels of physical activity had a lower risk of MetS (OR = 0.31, 95%CI: 0.13, 0.72) and more healthful levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (OR = 0.39, 95%CI: 0.18, 0.84), blood pressure (OR = 0.39, 95%CI: 0.20, 0.77), fasting glucose (OR = 0.34, 95%CI: 0.15, 0.78) than participants categorized as having low physical activity. Conclusions: Physical activity is associated with lower risk of MetS only for participants with the highest level of physical activity, which suggests that physical activity dosage is important to reduce MetS risk in older adults with obesity.

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