Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic stay at home order and social isolation on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in Brazilian adults

Emerging data indicate a substantial decrease in global physical activity levels during the period of social isolation adopted worldwide to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Confinement-induced decreases in physical activity levels and increases in sedentary behavior may provoke a rapid deterioration of cardiovascular health and premature deaths among populations with increased cardiovascular risk. Even short-term (1–4 wk) inactivity has been linked with detrimental effects in cardiovascular function and structure and increased cardiovascular risk factors. In this unprecedented and critical scenario, home-based physical activity programs arise as a clinically relevant intervention to promote health benefits to cardiac patients. Many studies have demonstrated the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of different models of home-based exercise programs in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases and major cardiovascular events among different populations. This body of knowledge can inform evidence-based policies to be urgently implemented to counteract the impact of increased physical inactivity and sedentary behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak, thereby alleviating the global burden of cardiovascular disease.

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Trends in Self-Reported Sitting Time by Physical Activity Levels Among US Adults, NHANES 2007/2008–2017/2018

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2021-0221 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (S1) ◽

pp. S74-S83

Author(s):

Emily N. Ussery ◽

Geoffrey P. Whitfield ◽

Janet E. Fulton ◽

Deborah A. Galuska ◽

Charles E. Matthews ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Premature Mortality ◽

Linear Increase ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Point Estimate ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Active Adults

Background: High levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity increase the risk of premature mortality and several chronic diseases. Monitoring national trends and correlates of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity can help identify patterns of risk in the population over time. Methods: The authors used self-reported data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2007/2008–2017/2018) to estimate trends in US adults’ mean daily sitting time, overall, and stratified by levels of leisure-time and multidomain physical activity, and in the joint prevalence of high sitting time (>8 h/d) and physical inactivity. Trends were tested using orthogonal polynomial contrasts. Results: Overall, mean daily sitting time increased by 19 minutes from 2007/2008 (332 min/d) to 2017/2018 (351 min/d) (Plinear < .05; Pquadratic < .05). The highest point estimate occurred in 2013/2014 (426 min/d), with a decreasing trend observed after this point (Plinear < .05). Similar trends were observed across physical activity levels and domains, with one exception: an overall linear increase was not observed among sufficiently active adults. The mean daily sitting time was lowest among highly active adults compared with less active adults when using the multidomain physical activity measure. Conclusions: Sitting time among adults increased over the study period but decreased in recent years.

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Impact of parents’ physical activity on preschool children’s physical activity: a cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.4405 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. e4405 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Chang Xu ◽

Minghui Quan ◽

Hanbin Zhang ◽

Chenglin Zhou ◽

PeiJie Chen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Maternal Influence ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Paternal Influence ◽

Children’S Physical Activity

Purpose This study examined the associations of physical activity levels between parents and their pre-school children based on gender and weekday/weekend. Method A total of 247 parent-preschool child triads from Shanghai, China were analyzed. The children had a mean age of 57.5 ± 5.2 months. Both sedentary behavior and physical activity were measured in all participants using an ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer over seven consecutive days from Monday through the following Sunday. A multivariate regression model was derived to identify significant relationships between parental and child physical activity according to gender and weekday/weekend. Results There was a significant correlation between mothers’ and girls’ moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and total physical activity (TPA) on weekdays. Fathers’ MPVA levels correlated significantly with those of boys and girls, with paternal influence appearing to be stronger than maternal influence. However, there was not a significant correlation between fathers’ and children’s TPA. TPA levels of both mothers and fathers correlated with those of girls, but not with those of boys. Parental sedentary levels on the weekend correlated significantly with girls’ levels, but not with boys’ levels. Children’s physical activity levels on weekends were influenced more by fathers’ activity levels than by mothers’, while the opposite was observed on weekdays. Conclusion Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels of parents can strongly influence those of their preschool children, with maternal influence stronger during the weekdays and paternal influence stronger on the weekends. Parents’ activity levels influence girls’ levels more strongly than they influence boys’ levels.

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Do physical activity levels differ by number of children at home in women aged 25–44 in the general population?

Women s Health ◽

10.1177/1745506519871186 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 174550651987118 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Laura P Abell ◽

Kelly A Tanase ◽

Madison L Gilmore ◽

Anna E Winnicki ◽

Victor L Holmes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽

Activity Level ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Related Factors ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

At Home

Objectives: While physical activity is important for health, many women do not meet recommended levels, particularly mothers. The purpose of this study was to assess whether physical activity levels differ by number of children at home in women aged 25–44 in the general US population. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for females aged 25–44 (N = 6266) from California, Colorado, New York, Texas, and Utah. Ordered logistic regression analysis assessed the relationship between physical activity levels and number of children at home while controlling for state and demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related factors. Results: About half of participants reported “inactive” or “insufficiently active” physical activity levels and about two-thirds reported having one or more children at home. The results of adjusted analysis indicated that physical activity level was significantly related to having one child (adjusted odds ratio = 0.75, 95% confidence interval = 0.63, 0.89), two children (adjusted odds ratio = 0.79; 95% confidence interval = 0.67, 0.93), and three or more children (adjusted odds ratio = 0.80, 95% confidence interval = 0.67, 0.94) at home. Conclusion: Overall, physical activity levels were significantly related to presence of children at home for women aged 25–44, but increasing number of children at home did not impact effect size. For women aged 25–44 in a primary care setting, a moderate prevalence of inactive or insufficiently active physical activity may be expected. Providers should address physical activity with all patients in this target population during well-visits, but particularly for women with children at home; educate patients about the health benefits of regular physical activity; and provide resources that will help them integrate physical activity into their daily lifestyles.

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Objectively Quantified Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Predicting Visceral Adiposity and Liver Fat

Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1155/2016/2719014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Shelley E. Keating ◽

Helen M. Parker ◽

Toby G. Pavey ◽

Michael K. Baker ◽

Ian D. Caterson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Liver Lipid ◽

Habitual Physical Activity ◽

Liver Fat ◽

Moderate Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Physical Activity Levels

Objective. Epidemiologic studies suggest an inverse relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and self-reported physical activity levels. However, subjective measurements can be inaccurate and prone to reporter bias. We investigated whether objectively quantified physical activity levels predicted liver fat and VAT in overweight/obese adults.Methods. Habitual physical activity was measured by triaxial accelerometry for four days (n=82). Time spent in sedentary behavior (MET < 1.6) and light (MET 1.6 < 3), moderate (MET 3 < 6), and vigorous (MET 6 < 9) physical activity was quantified. Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy were used to quantify visceral and liver fat. Bivariate correlations and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed.Results. There were no associations between physical activity or sedentary behavior and liver lipid. Sedentary behavior and moderate and vigorous physical activity accounted for just 3% of variance for VAT (p=0.14) and 0.003% for liver fat (p=0.96). Higher levels of VAT were associated with time spent in moderate activity (r=0.294,p=0.007), but there was no association with sedentary behavior. Known risk factors for obesity-related NAFLD accounted for 62% and 40% of variance in VAT and liver fat, respectively (p<0.01).Conclusion. Objectively measured levels of habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior did not influence VAT or liver fat.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR OF MILITARY POLICE STAFF

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-869220202602208923 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 117-121

Author(s):

Almir de França Ferraz ◽

Erinaldo Luiz de Andrade ◽

Michell Vetoraci Viana ◽

Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽

Danilo Sales Bocalini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Risk ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Police Officers ◽

Activity Level ◽

Short Version ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Military Police ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Physical Activity Levels

ABSTRACT Introduction: Studies of sedentary behavior in the workplace, where conditions represent a health risk, mainly involving levels of physical activity and health of police officers, have increased in several countries around the world. Objective The objective of this study was to compare the physical activity levels, sedentary behavior and health risks of military police officers involved in overt and specialized patrolling. Methods: A total of 146 military police officers involved in overt and specialized patrolling were assessed, and anthropometric data were collected for body mass - kg; height - m; BMI - kg/ m²; waist-hip ratio (WHR) and fat percentage. Physical activity and inactivity levels were determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), short version 8, with statistical analysis (t-Test, Mann-Whitney U test and Chi-squared test, p≤0.05). Results: The mean time of physical activity – overt patrolling (108.33 ± 92.60 min/week) and specialized patrolling (137.11 ± 90.30 min/week) totaled an overall mean of 122.72 ± 91.94 min/week, p≤0.05; and time seated – overt patrolling (391.27 ± 192.90 min/week) had 30.1% of insufficiently active participants, while specialized patrolling was 319.41 ± 123.10 min/week with 17.1% of insufficiently active participants, with a total mean of 312.00 ± 112.30 min/week and 47.3% of insufficiently active participants. Active police officers are one-third less likely to develop health risk than inactive police officers (OR = 0.3, CI = 0.18-0.67). Overt patrol police officers are 3.6 more likely to develop health risk than specialized patrol police officers due to sedentary behavior (OR = 3.6, CI = 1.48-8.75). Conclusion: Both groups of military police officers have lower than recommended physical activity levels and spend most of their time seated. It was also noted that the variables of overt patrol police officers have indicators that are more detrimental to health than specialized patrol officers, yet both occupational groups should be instructed on how to adopt active and healthy lifestyles. Level of evidence II; Prognostic studies-Investigation of the effect of patient characteristics on disease outcome.

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Evaluation of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Levels Using Different Accelerometry Protocols in Children from the GENOBOX Study

Sports Medicine - Open ◽

10.1186/s40798-021-00365-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Francisco Jesus Llorente-Cantarero ◽

Jose Manuel Jurado-Castro ◽

Rosaura Leis ◽

Rocío Vázquez-Cobela ◽

Esther M. González-Gil ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Body Mass ◽

Clinical Examination ◽

Time Algorithm ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Puberty Stages ◽

Analytical Approaches

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) has acquired a significant relevance due to the health benefits associated with its practice. Accelerometers are an effective tool to assess PA; however, the diversity of cut-off points used to define different PA intensities through accelerometry could interfere in the interpretation of the findings among studies. Objectives The present study aimed to examine the sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) levels in children using six selected accelerometry protocols based on diverse cut-off points. Methods Clinical examination, anthropometric measurements, and PA evaluation by accelerometry were assessed in 543 selected children (10 ± 2.4 years old) from the Spanish GENOBOX study. The ActiLife data scoring program was used to determine daily min spent in SB, and light, moderate, vigorous and moderate-vigorous PA using six validated accelerometry protocols differing in their cut-off points. Results Very different estimations for SB and PA intensity levels were found in children, independently of the non-wear-time algorithm selected, and considering puberty stages, age and body mass index. The time spent in daily SB varied from 471 to 663.7 min, PA ranged from 141 to 301.6 min, and the moderate-vigorous PA was reported between 20.7 and 180.2 min. Conclusion The choice of a particular accelerometry protocol considering these factors is important to evaluate SB or PA intensities to suit the characteristics of the sample researched. It seems necessary to establish future lines of research that include different analytical approaches to measure SB and PA by accelerometry based on standardized and validated methodology.

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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior at the End of the Human Lifespan

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2018-0122 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. 899-905

Author(s):

Adrián Hernández-Vicente ◽

Alejandro Santos-Lozano ◽

Carmen Mayolas-Pi ◽

Gabriel Rodríguez-Romo ◽

Helios Pareja-Galeano ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Time Distribution ◽

Behavior Patterns ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Human Lifespan ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Steps Per Day ◽

Sedentary Breaks ◽

Objectively Measured

To objectively assess physical activity levels and sedentary behavior in a cohort of Spanish centenarians and their nonagenarian peers. Physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns were objectively measured by an ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer in centenarians (n = 18; 83% women; 100.8 ± 0.8 [100–103] years) and nonagenarians (n = 11; 91% women; 93.3 ± 2.5 [90–98] years). Centenarians showed less counts per minute (17.6 ± 7.1 vs. 46.1 ± 23.7, p = .003, d = 1.851) and steps per day (455 ± 237 vs. 1,249 ± 776, p = .007, d = 1.587) than nonagenarians. The daily number of sedentary breaks was also lower in the former (5.0 ± 1.5 vs. 6.7 ± 2.0, p = .019, d = 0.971). When observing time distribution, the most active day period in both groups was the morning, with a peak between 10:00 and 11:59. This data suggest that the decline in physical activity levels continues to worsen until the end of the human lifespan.

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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SCREEN-BASED SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR AND LEISURE-TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG LITHUANIAN 5–7TH GRADE SCHOOLCHILDREN

Laisvalaikio tyrimai ◽

10.33607/elt.v1i3.203 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Vaiva Balčiūnienė

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Computer Games ◽

Internet Use ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Tv Watching

Research background. The prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases among adolescents is rising rapidly in many Western European countries, including Lithuania (Zaborskis, Raskilas, 2011; Currie et al., 2012). Physical activity levels of children and adolescents have declined, whereas in contrast sedentary behavior has increased during the last few decades. In this study based on the cities and districts of Lithuanian population, leisure time physical activity and screen-based sedentary behaviors among 5–7th grade schoolchildren were assessed. The aim of the research was to evaluate association between screen-based sedentary behavior and leisure-time physical activity among Lithuanian 5–7th grade schoolchildren. Research methods and organization. Applying nested random selection / sampling method, 1117 schoolchildren of 5–7th grades from ten Lithuanian pro-gymnasiums, gymnasiums and secondary schools located in different cities and districts were selected. The study was conducted in 2013. The respondents were given a Questionnaire to identify schoolchildren’s demographic data, assess physical activity levels (recommended by the WHO) as well as the levels of time for screen-based sedentary behaviors. Results. In the survey it was established that only 23.3 % of schoolchildren were sufficiently physically active during their leisure time. The average length of TV watching was 3.30 ± 1.67 hours, playing computer 3.51 ± 1.86 hours and internet use 3.41 ± 1.85 hours on week-days. 7th grade girls engaged more frequently in TV watching as compared to 7th grade boys (p < 0.01). The time of playing computer games was higher among boys compared to girls (p < 0.001), but the time of internet use was higher among 6th grade girls compared to 6th grade boys (p < 0.05). The main factors that led to the lack of sufficient physical activity were female gender, senior grade and the higher time of playing computer games and searching the internet. Conclusions. The association between the time of screen-based sedentary behaviors and leisure time physical activity were determined. These study results encourage research of the relations between “exergame” and physical activity among schoolchildren. Keywords: physical activity, screen-based sedentary behaviors, schoolchildren.

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Association Between Television Viewing and Physical Activity in 10-Year-Old Brazilian Children

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2014-0406 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 1401-1408 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Gerson Luis de Moraes Ferrari ◽

Timoteo Leandro Araujo ◽

Luis Oliveira ◽

Victor Matsudo ◽

Emily Mire ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Television Viewing ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Tv Viewing ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Brazilian Children

Background:Studies have found an association between television (TV) viewing and physical activity levels. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between TV viewing and physical activity in 10-year-old Brazilian children.Methods:The sample consisted of 485 children. Self-reported TV viewing on weekdays and weekends was assessed by questionnaire. An Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometer was used to monitor the range of physical activity intensities (including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB) and steps/day over 7 days.Results:Daily MVPA was highest among children viewing TV <1 hour/day (69 min) compared with children viewing 1 to 2 hours/day (61 min), 3 to 4 hours/day (55 min) and ≥ 5 hours/day (59 min) on weekdays (P = .0015). Differences in MVPA were not observed across TV categories on weekends. The prevalence of reaching 60 min/day of MVPA and 12,000 steps/day on weekdays was significantly greater in children viewing ≤ 2 hours/day (51.7% and 23.5%, respectively) compared with those viewing > 2 hours/day (38.6%, P = .0058; and 15.1%, P = .0291, respectively). There was no difference in SB across TV viewing categories.Conclusion:Time spent in MVPA and the frequency of meeting MVPA guidelines were significantly higher among children viewing ≤ 2 hours/day of TV on weekdays compared with those viewing more.

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