Physical activity in prevention and reduction of cardiovascular risk

Introduction There is evidence that physical activity decreases the degree of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries in persons who are physically active by modifying the chemistry and metabolism of lipoproteins. The effect of physical activity on the lipid status is achieved by affecting the enzymes of lipoprotein metabolism including the lipoprotein and liver lipase and transport protein of cholesterol esters. Epidemiological investigations on the effect of physical activity in prevention of cardiovascular diseases point to the fact that the persons who have a higher degree of cardio-respiratory endurance have a much lower mortality rate than those with a lower degree. The positive effect of physical activity on the cardiovascular system is reflected on the improved aerobic capacity, metabolic function, amplification of lipid profile, insulin sensitivity, immunological functions; it increases the perfusion of myocardium and the fibrinolytic activity, and reduces the adherence of thrombocytes due to increased synthesis of prostaglandin (PGI2), it also enhances the energy consumption, which is important in the maintenance of ideal bodyweight, prevention and treatment of obesity, and it has a positive effect on the control of stress. Conclusion With respect to the effects on the lipid status, aerobic physical exercises like running, swimming, cycling, with the intensity of training of a medium (65% VO2) load, have a positive effect on lipid status. The best form of physical activity is the one in which the endurance and power are increased.

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Pengaruh Aktivitas Fisik Terstruktur Terhadap Peningkatan Persentase Massa Otot Pada Anggota Sanggar Senam

Jurnal Profesi Medika Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan ◽

10.33533/jpm.v12i2.491 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Farah Zahida ◽

Fatimah Eliana Taufik ◽

Diniwati Muchtar

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance ◽

Impedance Analysis ◽

Energy Performance ◽

P Value ◽

Mass Percentage ◽

Metabolism Regulation ◽

The One ◽

Positive Effect

Health is very important in life. They are many ways for life healthy such as by doing structured physical activity. Physical activity has positive effect to prevent the decrement of muscle mass. Muscle mass is important for energy, performance and metabolism regulation. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find out the effect of the structured physical activity with the increment of muscle mass percentage on member of gymnastics studio This study is used the one group pretest postest design. The population and the sample are the member of R and K gymnastic studio in Cempaka Putih and Johar Baru with 36 people. The samples are chosen by purposive sampling. The data are collected by measuring the respondent's body with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis on the begining and the ending of this study. The data is analyzed with t-test used Wilcoxon method. Fourteen respondents (56%) from twenty-five have their muscle mass percentage increased with the p value 0,253. There are no significant effect within the strucured physical activity and the increase of muscle mass percentage on member of gymnastics studio.

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Can Academic Success Come from Five Minutes of Physical Activity?

Brock Education Journal ◽

10.26522/brocked.v13i1.40 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Julienne K. Maeda ◽

Lynn M. Randall

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Academic Success ◽

Classroom Teacher ◽

Large Role ◽

Math Fluency ◽

Physically Active ◽

Running Activity ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Small Positive Effect

Being physically active helps not only in the areas of health and fitness, but also in the area of academics, more specifically, mathematics. Brain-based teaching can play a large role in enhancing student learning through the use of movement, in particular, a short running activity on math fluency in addition problems. Could five minutes of a moderate to vigorous activity have any effect on students’ addition fluency? The purpose of this article is to share with readers the effects of infusing a short physical activity into an already busy day. Two primary findings were gleaned from this study. First, although there was a small positive effect on math fluency, there was no negative effect. Second, positive changes in students’ behavior were noted by the classroom teacher.

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The Influence of Physical Activity on the Quality of Life During Pregnancy

Reabilitacijos mokslai slauga kineziterapija ergoterapija ◽

10.33607/rmske.v2i7.856 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Vilma Dudonienė ◽

Rasa Vaškevičiūtė ◽

Rolandas Kesminas

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Energy Expenditure ◽

Body Mass ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Physically Active ◽

Positive Effect

Pregnancy sets new and higher demands for woman’s body. There are changes in almost all functions of organs and systems, and metabolism during pregnancy. These changes are physiological and the body adapts to the new conditions. Many organs and systems start functioning pathologically, and pregnant body starts to react abnormally to various external and internal stimuli. Physical activity (any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure higher than resting; physical activity is indicatedby the average energy expenditure a day, a week, and is defined by metabolic equivalent (MET) [1]), fully affects and strengthens woman’s body, increases the physiological capacities, activates the work of all systems, and ensures the normal course of pregnancy by improving maternal cardiovascular condition, activating placental blood flow, oxygen transport, improving fetal metabolism. Physical activity has been proved to have positive effect on different systems of human body. The death-rate in pregnant women resulting from hypertension is the second cause after embolism. Preeclampsia is one of the hypertension-related failures which affects 3 to 5% of the pregnant women [2]. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of physical activity on the quality of life (quality of sleep, headache, right side pain, physical and psychological fatigue), blood pressure, and body mass index in physically active and inactive women during 20–35 weeks of pregnancy. It was found that the quality of sleep during 20–25–30–35 weeks of pregnancy was significantly higher and headache and right side pain, as well as, blood pressure, and body mass index were significantly lower in physically active women compared to inactive women. Conclusion. Physical activity during pregnancy had a positive effect on antenatal arterial blood pressure, body mass index and the quality of life during 20–35 weeks of pregnancy.Keywords: pregnancy, physical activity, quality of life, blood pressure, body mass index.

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Treningsmotivasjon og fysisk aktivitet blant unge:

Nordisk tidsskrift for helseforskning ◽

10.7557/14.2409 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Camilla Arntsen ◽

Therese Kobbeltvedt

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Body Mass ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Font Size ◽

Health Motivation ◽

Physically Active ◽

The One

Motivation for physical activity and amount of physical activity amongst adolescents: What differences exist between active and inactive groups of Norwegian adolescents with reference to demography, Body Mass Index (BMI), subjectively perceived health, motivation for physical exercise, and initiative?AbstractThis study is based on the Norwegian data from the HEVAS (Helsevaner blant barn og unge) WHO-survey. We investigated: What differences exist between active and inactive groups of individuals with reference to demography, Body Mass Index (BMI), subjectively perceived health, motivation for physical exercise, and initiative? Compared to inactive individuals, physically active individuals reported higher socioeconomic status, lower BMI, better subjectively perceived health. The active individuals report more health motivation than the inactive individuals. Of all the factors included in this study, initiative was the one differentiating the groups. Active individuals report more initiative than inactive individuals.

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The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic Movement Restrictions on Self-Reported Physical Activity and Health in New Zealand: A Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041719 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1719

Author(s):

Rebecca M. Meiring ◽

Silmara Gusso ◽

Eloise McCullough ◽

Lynley Bradnam

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

New Zealand ◽

Online Survey ◽

Short Form ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Positive Effect

This study describes self-reported physical activity (PA), motivation to exercise, physical and mental health and feelings towards PA during the March-May 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand. Adults over the age of 18 years (n = 238; 80.2% female) completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire 3, the Short Form-36 and open-ended questions about PA through an anonymous online survey. Regular exercise was undertaken by 85% of respondents prior to lockdown, but only 49.8% were able to maintain their usual level of PA. Although respondents were considered sufficiently physically active from the IPAQ, 51.5% reported not being able to maintain their usual level of PA primarily due to the closure of their gym facilities. Sixty percent of respondents reported that PA had a positive effect on their overall wellbeing. When asked to specify which aspects of wellbeing were affected, the effect on mental health was reported the most while the effect on body image or fitness was reported the least. Strategies to increase or maintain engagement in physical activity during lockdowns should be encouraged to promote positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION USING STRUCTURED EXERCISE

Journal of the Grodno State Medical University ◽

10.25298/2221-8785-2020-18-5-545-549 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 545-549

Author(s):

M. M. Skugareuskaya ◽

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A. V. Shylava ◽

A. V. Yaglouskaya ◽

I. Yu. Bergel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Physical Exercises ◽

Treatment Of Depression ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

Positive Effect

Objective. The effectiveness of structured physical activity in depressive disorders treatment depends on various factors. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of exercise on anxiety, depression and quality of life and sleep in complex treatment of depressive disorders depending on the patient’s gender.Material and methods. A total of 187 patients with depression were examined and treated: 107 in the main group and 80 in the comparison group, among them 34 men (average age 38 ± 11.7 years) and 153 women (43.2 ± 13.2 years). The physical exercises program included cardio training as well as strength, endurance and flexibility exercises.Results and conclusions. Inclusion of structured physical activity in treatment allows reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in both men and women more effectively. In women the positive effect on emotional state and psychological component of quality of life was less pronounced, while quality of sleep (associated with breathing, snoring, temperature discomfort) improved to a greater extent.

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Patterns and perceptions of cannabis use with physical activity

10.1101/328732 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jonathon K. Lisano ◽

Kristina T. Phillips ◽

Jeremy D. Smith ◽

Matthew J. Barnes ◽

Laura K. Stewart

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Past Research ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Cannabis Use ◽

Physically Active ◽

Daily Routines ◽

Wide Range ◽

Community Residents ◽

Survey Responses ◽

Positive Effect

AbstractBackground and AimsPast research has shown that cannabis use is common among adults in the U.S. In addition, physical activity (PA), such as exercise, is often a component of many American’s daily routines. Anecdotal information suggests that a subset of individuals use cannabis in conjunction with PA, but the evidence base is lacking. The purpose of this study was to assess the frequency, methods of ingestion, strain types, and timing (before, during or after) of cannabis use in combination with PA. We also sought to better understand the types of PA that cannabis is being used with and reasons why individuals may use cannabis with PA.Methods and ResultsA brief survey was developed and was administered online to community residents (N = 105) who reported use of cannabis with PA. Analysis of survey responses revealed that participants were using cannabis in combination with a wide range of physical activities. While cannabis use was reported before, during, and after PA, the majority of participants (92%) reported use of cannabis before PA. Most participants (77%) believed that the use of cannabis products with their PA had a positive effect on their performance. The strain of cannabis used with PA was dependent on timing of cannabis use before, during, or after PA. Although participants reported a range of reasons for using cannabis before, during, or after PA, pain management was the only reason reported across all time periods.ConclusionsFindings from this study suggest that there is a sub-community of physically active individuals using cannabis with their PA, many who believe that cannabis use has a positive effect on their performance.

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Life satisfaction and motives undertaking of physical activity by women aged 50-55 engaged in the fitness club

Health Promotion & Physical Activity ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0010.7596 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 87-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ewa Puszczałowska-Lizis ◽

Sylwia Musiał ◽

Klaudia Lis ◽

Katarzyna Pociask ◽

Katarzyna Placek

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Modern Society ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Chi Square ◽

Physically Active ◽

Physical Exercises ◽

Age Related ◽

Main Motive

Aim of the study: Regular physical activity is one of the ways to prevent the negative effects of civilization and age-related involutiory changes. Recreational, referred to as an healthy lifestyle, in which physical activity is an integral element, is increasingly popular and desirable value for the modern society. The aim of this study was evaluation of life satisfaction and analysis motives of taking physical activity by fitness center clients aged 50-55. Material and methods: The study involving the method of diagnostic survey included 60 women aged 20-30, including 30 physically active, taking part in the classes offered by FIT HOUSE fitness club in Rzeszow (I group) and 30 who did not regularly participate in any physical exercises (II group). The collected research results were analyzed with the use of a non-parametric test of independence Chi-square (χ2 ) and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Women working out in fitness club have more often declared their life satisfaction (p<0,001), satisfaction with own appearance (p<0,001) and relationships (p=0,034). We found that 70% of respondents from the first group were taking part in physical exercises due to a desire of improve the physical ability and 63% of group, in order to improve their silhouette. Conclusions: Participation in fitness clasess determines the degree of life satisfaction, apperance and social contacts of women aged 50-55. The main motive of physical effort in the fitness club is desire to improve physical efficiency and slim silhouette.

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Explaining the Views of Ibn Sina and Al-Ghazali on Games and Physical Exercises and their Relation to the Relationship Between Body and Soul

DINAMIKA ILMU ◽

10.21093/di.v20i2.2536 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 357-366

Author(s):

Samira Heidari ◽

Fatemeh Vojdani ◽

Afzal Sadat Hosseini

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Research Method ◽

The Body ◽

The Other ◽

Ibn Sina ◽

Physical Exercises ◽

Research Findings ◽

Body And Soul ◽

The One ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this article is to describe Ibn Sina and Ghazali's philosophical views on soul and body on the one hand and to express their views on physical movements on the other hand in order to explain the relationship between their philosophical views on games and physical exercises related to body and soul. The research method was descriptive-analytical. The research findings showed that despite the differences in the philosophical thought of Ibn Sina and Ghazali, in the field of proofs of the soul and the body, there is a similarity between these two thinkers and the relationship between the soul and the body is two-ways. With physical activity in the game, there is an effect on the soul and vice versa. In fact, whenever playing and exercising are done in proportion and the body is active, then the soul will also have fun, and this is based on the effect that the body has on the soul. According to the theory of two thinkers, such a conclusion is that games and physical exercises recreate energy and rejuvenates the body and soul.

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Influence of Moderate and Strenuous Daily Physical Activity on Fibrinolytic Activity of Blood: Possibility of Plasminogen Activator Stores Depletion

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1646834 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 41 (04) ◽

pp. 745-755 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Dušan Keber ◽

Mojca Stegnar ◽

Irena Keber ◽

Bojan Accetto

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Plasminogen Activator ◽

Fibrinolytic Activity ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Clot Lysis ◽

Moderate Activity ◽

Lysis Time ◽

Strenuous Activity ◽

Activity Measurements ◽

Clot Lysis Time

SummaryFibrinolysis was studied in 10 alpinists during regular physical activity of different intensity. Blood was sampled at rest and after exposure to submaximal workload on the treadmill on three occasions: before and after 6 months physical conditioning (moderate physical activity), and after 6 weeks of an alpinistic expedition (strenuous physical activity). Measurements included submaximal working capacity, fibrinogen, euglobulin clot lysis time (ELT), whole plasma clot lysis time, and estimations derived from ELT - percent increase in fibrinolytic activity after exercise (RFS), and absolute increase in fibrinolytic activity after exercise (PAR).Regular moderate activity increased the resting level of ELT, but strenuous activity decreased is. After each treadmill testing, a marked increase in fibrinolytic activity was observed. RFS was unaltered at all three testings. PAR increased after moderate activity, but decreased after strenuous activity.The results indicate that regular physical activity can lead from enhanced to decreased resting activity of plasminogen activator in blood. It is presumed that increased release of activator during prolonged stress causes partial depletion of endothelial stores with the consequence of decreased activator activity in the blood.

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