Bout Length-Specific Physical Activity and Adherence to Physical Activity Recommendations among Japanese Adults

We aimed to clarify the patterns of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in the Japanese adult population, and the proportion of people meeting the recommendations of the Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) for Americans, second edition (2nd PAG; ≥150 min/week of total MVPA including bouts of any length) and those meeting the previously recommended PAG (2008-PAG; of ≥150 min/week of total MVPA lasting 10 min or longer [long-bout MVPA]). A total of 204 adults (aged 18 to 64 years) from two workplaces were asked to wear an accelerometer. MVPA was classified by bout length, and the proportion of long-bout MVPA was clarified. The proportion of participants adhering to the 2008-PAG and the 2nd PAG recommendations was calculated. Valid data was obtained from 184 adults. Long-bout MVPA accounted for 13.4% of total MVPA. Our results showed that 12.5% of individuals performed MVPA as recommended by the 2008-PAG whereas 92.4% performed MVPA as recommended by the 2nd PAG. Our results, hence, showed that long-bout MVPA comprised only a small proportion of total MVPA, and the proportion of individuals who satisfied the criteria stated in the guidelines (≥150 min/week) significantly changed by whether or not bout length of MVPA was taken into account.

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Physical activity during school recess: A missed opportunity to be active?

Health Education Journal ◽

10.1177/0017896919859044 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 78 (8) ◽

pp. 988-999

Author(s):

Pablo Tercedor ◽

Víctor Segura-Jiménez ◽

Manuel Ávila García ◽

Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Weight Status ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Intensity ◽

Physical Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

School Recess ◽

Activity Recommendations

Objective:The goals of this study were to (1) describe physical activity levels during school recess in 8-year-old children, (2) analyse the percentage of children who achieved physical activity recommendation at recess, and (3) examine if recess physical activity levels varied by gender, weight status, and parental educational level.Methods:In all, 291 children (mean age ± SD = 8.3 ± 0.3 years, 156 boys) from 7 schools of Granada (Spain) were recruited by convenience. To analyse sedentary time and physical activity levels during recess, children wore a tri-axial accelerometer attached to the wrist over five consecutive school days.Results:Sedentary time (29.6% vs 40%) and light physical activity (33.2% vs 35.5%) were lower in boys than in girls (all p < .001). Conversely, moderate physical activity (26.7% vs 20%), vigorous physical activity (10.5% vs 4.4%) and moderate-vigorous physical activity (37.2% vs 24.4%) were higher in boys than in girls (all p < .001). Only 12% of the children accomplished the moderate-vigorous physical activity recommendations during recess (21.2% boys vs 1.5% girls). Lower body mass index values were associated with higher vigorous physical activity intensity.Conclusions:Levels of moderate-vigorous physical activity during school recess are very low in children, being lower in girls than in boys, a very low percentage of children achieve moderate-vigorous physical activity recommendations during school recess, and girls and overweight/obese children show lower values in moderate-vigorous and vigorous physical activity.

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Correlates of children's compliance with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommendations: a multilevel analysis

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ◽

10.1111/sms.12671 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (8) ◽

pp. 842-851 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

S. Pereira ◽

A. Borges ◽

T. N. Gomes ◽

D. Santos ◽

M. Souza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Multilevel Analysis ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

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Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults in Yemen

Amerta Nutrition ◽

10.20473/amnt.v4i4.2020.342-350 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 342

Author(s):

Hend Al_Madani

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Eastern Mediterranean ◽

Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽

Vigorous Exercise ◽

Related Factors ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Khat Chewing ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

National Physical Activity ◽

Activity Recommendations

Background: Physical inactivity is one of the most crucial global problems in spite of the approved impact of physical activity in enhancing health and preventing NCDs, osteoporosis and many other diseases. Thus, WHO encouraged the countries to set their own physical activity guidelines based on the international physical activity recommendations, however, many countries do not have their national Physical activity recommendations such as Yemen in Eastern Mediterranean Region.Objectives: To suggest proper physical activity recommendations for adults in Yemen based on physical activity recommendations in different countries in WHO regions particularly the Eastern Mediterranean Region.Discussion: Prevalence of national physical activity guidelines and physical activity factors vary among WHO regions. The absence of physical activity recommendations and statistical data in Yemen is obvious and surveillance using validated tools should be done to assess the recent PA and related factors. However, although Yemen has its own issues such as Khat chewing habit and conflict, it shares many factors with other Eastern Mediterranean Region countries in general and Qatar in particular such as unsupportive physical activity environment and limited outdoor activities for women. Conclusion: Qatar national physical activity guidelines can be suggested as applicable and affordable guidelines for adults in Yemen. According to Qatar guidelines, adults should do (30–60) min of moderate exercise ≥ 5 days per week or (20–60) min of vigorous exercise for ≥3 days per week and in case of promoting or maintaining weight loss, they should do (50-60) minutes daily exercise. Many studies should be done to assess recent physical activity and related barriers to draw evidence-based physical activity guidelines for adults in Yemen.Background: Physical inactivity is one of the most crucial global problems in spite of the approved impact of physical activity in enhancing health and preventing NCDs, osteoporosis and many other diseases. Thus, WHO encouraged the countries to set their own physical activity guidelines based on the international physical activity recommendations, however, many countries do not have their national Physical activity recommendations such as Yemen in Eastern Mediterranean Region.Objectives: To suggest proper physical activity recommendations for adults in Yemen based on physical activity recommendations in different countries in WHO regions particularly the Eastern Mediterranean Region.Discussion: Prevalence of national physical activity guidelines and physical activity factors vary among WHO regions. The absence of physical activity recommendations and statistical data in Yemen is obvious and surveillance using validated tools should be done to assess the recent PA and related factors. However, although Yemen has its own issues such as Khat chewing habit and conflict, it shares many factors with other Eastern Mediterranean Region countries in general and Qatar in particular such as unsupportive physical activity environment and limited outdoor activities for women. Conclusion: Qatar national physical activity guidelines can be suggested as applicable and affordable guidelines for adults in Yemen. According to Qatar guidelines, adults should do (30–60) min of moderate exercise ≥ 5 days per week or (20–60) min of vigorous exercise for ≥3 days per week and in case of promoting or maintaining weight loss, they should do (50-60) minutes daily exercise. Many studies should be done to assess recent physical activity and related barriers to draw evidence-based physical activity guidelines for adults in Yemen.

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Niveles objetivos de actividad física durante las clases de Educación Física en estudiantes chilenos usando acelerometría (Objectively measured physical activity levels during Physical Education lessons in Chilean students using accelerometry)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v37i37.69238 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 123-128

Author(s):

Daniel Mayorga-Vega ◽

Maribel Parra Saldías ◽

Jesús Viciana

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Education ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Activity Level ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Las Mujeres ◽

Objectively Measured ◽

Activity Recommendations

El objetivo del presente estudio fue examinar los niveles objetivos de actividad física durante las clases de Educación Física en adolescentes chilenos, identificando posibles diferencias según el género. En el presente estudio participaron 156 estudiantes de enseñanza básica de Chile (69 niñas y 87 varones, edad media = 13.5 ± .7 años). Se eliminaron 34 participantes por no cumplir los criterios mínimos de registro, seleccionando finalmente a 122 adolescentes. Se evaluaron los niveles objetivos de actividad física de una clase de Educación Física mediante el acelerómetro GT3X. Los resultados mostraron que ningún participante alcanzó las recomendaciones de tiempo de práctica de actividad física moderada-vigorosa del 50% durante las clases de Educación Física. La mayoría de los estudiantes (50.7% de chicos y 72.5% de chicas) acumularon menos del 10% del tiempo de clase de Educación Física en actividad física moderada-vigorosa. Los chicos presentaron mayores valores de actividad física moderada-vigorosa que las mujeres (p < .05), pero no se encontraron diferencias en el tiempo sedentario ni en la actividad física ligera (p > .05). Los adolescentes chilenos no cumplen las recomendaciones de actividad física moderada-vigorosa en clases de Educación Física. Se discuten diferentes estrategias de incremento del tiempo empleado en dicha actividad física moderada-vigorosa como medidas a considerar. Abstract. The aim of the present study was to examine objective levels of physical activity during Physical Education (PE) classes in Chilean adolescents, identifying possible differences according to gender. A sample composed of 156 Chilean adolescents (69 female and 87 male, average age = 13.5 ± .7 years) participated in this study. A total of 34 adolescents did not meet the inclusion criteria and were excluded, with 122 participants finally considered for the data analyses. Objective levels of physical activity were assessed by means of GT3X accelerometers during a PE lesson. The results showed that none of the participants reached the recommended 50% of total PE time at moderate-to-vigorous physical activity level. Most of the students (50.7% males and 72.5% females) accumulated less than 10% of the PE time at moderate-to-vigorous physical activity level. Boys showed higher values of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than girls (p < .05); however, there were no gender differences in sedentary behavior or light physical activity time (p > .05). Chilean adolescents do not meet the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommendations during PE lessons. Different strategies are discussed in order to increase the time spent at moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in PE.

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Message sent, message received: Exploring the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans information available to older adults (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.29153 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Samantha M Harden ◽

Anna Murphy ◽

Kathryn Ratliff ◽

Laura E Balis

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Open Access ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Research Question ◽

Compliance Rate ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

BACKGROUND More attention has been given to researchers’ role in dissemination than to information-seeking practices of lay audiences to date. In particular, older adults’ interactions with online platforms for health-related information was nascent. This may be part of the reason only 13% of Americans aged 65+ years are meeting physical activity recommendations, with approximately the same low compliance rate worldwide. OBJECTIVE To determine what information was readily available (i.e., open access) to older adults who may casually search the internet for physical activity recommendations. METHODS Engaged in a 6-part scoping review to determine the research question, available evidence, and extract data within open-access top hits using popular online search engines. Results were categorized by a dissemination model that has categories of: sources, channels, audience, and messages. RESULTS After the iterative search process, 92 unique articles were included and coded. Only 5% cited physical activity guidelines, and 90% were coded as promoting healthy aging and positive framing. Most articles were posed as educational, but the authors’ credentials were rarely reported (i.e., reported 22% of the time). Muscle strengthening and balance components of the physical activity guidelines for older adults were rarely reported (78%, 86%) or inaccurately reported (3%, 3%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Inconsistent messages lead to mistrust of science and public health representatives. This work highlights the lack of evidence within existing open access resources. Further efforts are needed to ensure evidence-based public health messages are in the sources and channels older adults are using to inform their knowledge and behaviors. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

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State of the Art Review

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ◽

10.1177/1559827615571897 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 42-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Caroline A. Macera ◽

Alyson Cavanaugh ◽

John Bellettiere

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Even Start ◽

Major Health ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

Muscle Strengthening ◽

Aerobic Activity ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for all adults and especially for older adults. Using information from the updated 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 3 dimensions of physical activity are identified for older adults. These include increasing aerobic activity, increasing muscle-strengthening activity, and reducing sedentary or sitting behavior. Although the overall goal of the physical activity recommendations is to prevent chronic diseases and conditions from developing, many older adults are already affected. Therefore, suggested types of physical activity are described for specific diseases and conditions that are designed to mediate the condition or prevent additional disability. Finally, barriers to participation in physical activity specific to older adults are described, and possible solutions offered. Encouraging older adults to continue or even start a physical activity program can result in major health benefits for these individuals.

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Abstract 3547: Are U.S. Adults with Heart Disease Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations?

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.116.suppl_16.ii_803 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽

Author(s):

Guixiang Zhao ◽

Earl S Ford ◽

Chaoyang Li ◽

Ali H Mokdad

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Sports Medicine ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Behavioral Risk ◽

Diabetes Status ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

The benefits of physical activity on risk of cardiovascular disease have led to recommendations to increase its levels in patients with heart disease. We investigated the degree of compliance with national physical activity recommendations, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the U.S. Surgeon General, among U.S. adults with coronary heart disease (heart disease) in comparison with people without heart disease using data from 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey. Information on heart disease or physical activity was self-reported. Moderate physical activities were those that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate (e.g., brisk walking) while vigorous physical activities were those that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate (e.g., running). Total physical activity was defined as participation in either moderate or vigorous physical activity. A total of 297,145 participants aged 18 years or older were included in our analyses and 24,496 people had heart disease. The age-adjusted prevalence and the odds ratios (ORs) for meeting total, moderate or vigorous physical activity recommendations were calculated in people with or without heart disease. People with heart disease were less likely to engage in physical activity at recommended levels than those without heart disease (41%, 32% and 22% versus 49%, 37% and 29%, respectively, for meeting total, moderate or vigorous physical activity recommendations, P<0.01 for all). The unadjusted ORs for adults with heart disease who met total, moderate or vigorous physical activity were 0.61 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.58–0.65], 0.76 (95% CI: 0.72–0.80), and 0.45 (95% CI: 0.42–0.49), respectively. These ORs were attenuated but remained significant after adjustment for demographic variables, or after further adjustment for diabetes status and limitations for physical activity performance [The ORs were 0.92 (95% CI: 0.87–0.97), 0.95 (95% CI: 0.89–1.00) and 0.88 (95% CI: 0.81–0.95), respectively]. Our findings demonstrate the need for continuing efforts to promote physical activity in patients with heart disease who do not have limitations for performing physical activity.

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Is adherence to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Behaviour Guidelines for Children and Youth associated with improved indicators of physical, mental, and social health?

Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1139/apnm-2016-0681 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 42 (7) ◽

pp. 725-731 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Ian Janssen ◽

Karen C. Roberts ◽

Wendy Thompson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Screen Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Social Health ◽

Movement Behaviour ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth were released in 2016. These guidelines contained recommendations for moderate to vigorous physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration. The objectives of this study were to determine (i) if achieving the individual recommendations and combinations of the recommendations within the guidelines is associated with indicators of physical, mental, and social health within children and youth; (ii) if meeting the recommendation for a specific movement behaviour is associated with larger differences in physical, mental, and social health indicators compared with meeting the recommendations for the other specific movement behaviours; and (iii) if physical, mental, and social health indicators differ according to different combinations of the guideline recommendations achieved. To address these objectives, we studied a representative sample of over 17 000 Canadians aged 10–17 years. The findings indicated that participants achieving any given recommendation had preferable scores for the health outcomes compared with participants who did not meet the recommendations. There was a dose–response pattern between the number of recommendations achieved and the health outcomes, indicating that the health outcomes improved as more recommendations were achieved. When the number of recommendations achieved was the same, there were no differences in the health outcomes. For instance, health indicators scores were not different in the group who achieved the sleep and screen time recommendations, the group who achieved sleep and moderate to vigorous physical activity recommendations, and the group who achieved screen time and moderate to vigorous physical activity recommendations.

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