scholarly journals Low total physical activity, high total sitting time and high sitting time on a work day are correlated with low fitness in male working adults: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-287
Author(s):  
Rakhmat Ari Wibowo ◽  
Widya Wasityastuti ◽  
Zaenal Muttaqien Sofro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Total Physical Activity ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Working Day

Background : Low fitness is an emerging factor for cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity and sitting time are arising factors that influence fitness level. There are some debates on what domain of physical activity and sitting time that have more influences on fitness level. The aims of this study were to (1) explore each domain of physical activity & sitting time and analyze their associations with low fitness in male working adults and (2) explore the differences between sitting time on a working day and a day-off. Method :In this cross-sectional study, a total of 31 healthy male staffs were recruited. Participants used International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) long version to recall their physical activity and sitting time, and their fitness level was measured by a submaximal exercise test. Data were analyzed both by univariate and multivariate techniques. Multivariable logistic regressions were employed to calculate Odds Ratio (OR) of low fitness by each domain of physical activity and sitting time. Result : Data of 27 participants were considered for analysis. Total physical activity was inversely associated with low fitness [OR 0.961, 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) 0.928 – 0.995]. Total sitting time and sitting time on a working day were positively associated with low fitness (total sitting time: OR 1.101, 95% CI 1.001-1.211; sitting time on a working day: OR 1.01, 95% CI 1.001-1.019). We also observed that sitting on a working day was significantly higher than sitting time on a day-off (p = 0.004). Conclusion : The results support association of total physical activity, total sitting time and sitting time on a working day with fitness level. There were also difference between sitting time on a working day and a day-off. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(2) 2019 p.279-287

Association of Sitting Time and Physical Activity With CKD: A Cross-sectional Study in Family Practices

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilesh Bharakhada ◽  
Thomas Yates ◽  
Melanie J. Davies ◽  
Emma G. Wilmot ◽  
Charlotte Edwardson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Practices

scholarly journals Cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents: mediation analysis of crosssectional study. [Riesgo cardiometabólico en niños y adolescentes: análisis de mediación de un estudio transversal].

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (65) ◽  
pp. 204-220
Author(s):  
Noelia González-Gálvez ◽  
◽  
Jose Carlos Ribeiro ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Blood Pressure ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Level

The aims of this study were a) to assess whether obesity acts as a mediator between i) cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and mean blood pressure; and ii) between between physical activity (PA) and mean blodd pressure in children and adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a 632 children and adolescents. It was measured mean blood pressure, body mass index, fat mass and waist circumference. CRF and PA was assessing with Course Navette test and ActiGraph. The analysis of the mediation was performed using Process macro for SPSS. The results indicate that obesity acts as a partial mediation in the association between CRF and mean blood pressure in 10-12 years old children (z=from -5.81 to -5.40; all p˂0.000). These results indicate that obesity acts as a complete mediator in the association between PA and mean blood pressure in 10-12 years old children (z=from -4.49 to -1.94; all p˂0.000). Our result reinforces the relevance of prevent weight increse and improve cardiorespiratory fitness level since erly age in children and adolescents to prevent high mean blood pressure. Increasing the level of physical activity can influence on obesity and cardiorespiratory fitness.

scholarly journals Physical activity habits in a European sports event: A case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-401
Author(s):  
Leonor Gallardo ◽  
Javier Sánchez-Sánchez ◽  
Ferran Calabuig ◽  
Pablo Burillo ◽  
José Luis Felipe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Sporting Event

The aim of this study is to learn more about the physical activity habits of participants in a popular sporting event such as European Sports Day, which is held simultaneously in five European countries (Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Ireland, and Hungary), and to measure the influence of socio-demographic variables on these habits. This is a cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 856 participants, stratified by gender, age, and nationality. We statistically analyzed five variables related to physical activity habits: frequency of physical activity practice, places of practice, motives of practice, perceived fitness level, and popular event attendance. Of the participants, 76.8% said they perform physical activity weekly. Fitness/health improvement (34.63%) and entertainment/leisure (26.52%) are the main reasons for the practice of physical activity. Age and nationality are differentiating factors on physical activity habits.

scholarly journals Changes in Sitting Time, Screen Exposure and Physical Activity during Covid-19 Lockdown in South American Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5239
Author(s):  
Kabir P. Sadarangani ◽  
Gabriela F. De Roia ◽  
Pablo Lobo ◽  
Robinson Chavez ◽  
Jacob Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
South American ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity ◽  
The Impact

The worldwide prevalence of insufficient physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) were high before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Measures that were taken by governments (such as home confinement) to control the spread of COVID-19 may have affected levels of PA and SB. This cross-sectional study among South American adults during the first months of COVID-19 aims to (i) compare sitting time (ST), screen exposure, moderate PA (MPA), vigorous PA (VPA), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) before and during lockdown to sociodemographic correlates and (ii) to assess the impact of lockdown on combinations of groups reporting meeting/not-meeting PA recommendations and engaging/not-engaging excessive ST (≥7 h/day). Bivariate associations, effect sizes, and multivariable linear regressions were used. Adults from Argentina (n = 575) and Chile (n = 730) completed an online survey with questions regarding demographics, lifestyle factors, and chronic diseases. Mean reductions of 42.7 and 22.0 min./day were shown in MPA and VPA, respectively; while increases of 212.4 and 164.3 min./day were observed in screen and ST, respectively. Those who met PA recommendations and spent <7 h/day of ST experienced greatest changes, reporting greater than 3 h/day higher ST and more than 1.5 h/day lower MVPA. Findings from the present study suggest that efforts to promote PA to South American adults during and after COVID-19 restrictions are needed.

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