Physical Activity
Combined Associations of Work and Leisure Time Physical Activity on Incident Diabetes Risk
This study examines the separate and combined relationships between occupational physical activity (characterized by nonaerobic activities such as heavy lifting and prolonged standing) and leisure time physical activity on future diabetes incidence.Sedentary Behavior in Children by Wearable Cameras: Development of an Annotation Protocol
There is increasing evidence that not all types of sedentary behavior have the same harmful effects on children's health. Hence, there has been a growing interest in the use of wearable cameras. The aim of this study is to develop a protocol to categorize children's wearable camera data into sedentary behavior components.Leisure Time Physical Activity in Relation to Mortality Among African American Women
African American women have a life expectancy 2.7 years shorter than that of white women and are less likely than white women to meet national physical activity guidelines. Physical activity has been found to reduce mortality, but evidence concerning African American women is limited.U.S. Children Meeting Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep Guidelines
Physical inactivity, high screen time, and short sleep are targets of public health initiatives for children. However, few data exist on how many U.S. children meet guidelines for these behaviors—data vital to inform which needs greater targeting. This study describes national prevalence estimates of U.S. children who meet physical activity, screen time, and sleep guidelines alone or in combination across each childhood year.Disparities in Youth Sports Participation in the U.S., 2017–2018
In 2019, the National Youth Sports Strategy was released and called for regular analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of U.S. youth sports surveillance data. The purpose of this study is to provide the recent national estimates of U.S. youth aged 6–17 years who participate in sports and examine the differences in participation by demographic characteristics, overall and across age groups.Associations of Activity and Sleep With Quality of Life: A Compositional Data Analysis
Associations between time spent on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep and quality of life are usually studied without considering that their combined time is fixed. This study investigates the reallocation of time spent on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep during the 24-hour day and their associations with quality of life.Awareness of Physical Activity Guidelines Among Rural Women
Physical activity is a key determinant of health, yet rural populations often face poorer health outcomes and health disparities.1,2 Rural areas have more poverty, lower health-related resources, and less health communication resources including messages about physical activity.2,3 In 2018, HHS released updated physical activity guidelines. These guidelines maintained the previous (2008) recommendation that individuals should engage in both aerobic activity (150 minutes/week of moderate intensity or 75 minutes/week of vigorous intensity) and muscle-strengthening activity (targeting all major muscle groups at least twice weekly).Randomized Trial of a Physical Activity Intervention for Latino Men: Activo
Latino men experience disproportionately high rates of diseases related to low physical activity, yet they are poorly represented in physical activity intervention trials. Efforts to promote physical activity in Latina women show promising results, yet such interventions are yet to be extended to Latino men. This study tested a computer expert system‒tailored, text messaging-supported physical activity intervention for underactive Spanish-speaking Latino men compared with a control group matched for contact time.Moving Toward Physical Activity Targets by Walking to Transit: National Household Transportation Survey, 2001–2017
Public transportation systems can help people engage in physical activity. This study assesses sociodemographic correlates and trends in the daily time spent walking to and from transit in the U.S. from 2001 to 2017.Current and 1-Year Psychological and Physical Effects of Replacing Sedentary Time With Time in Other Behaviors
Sedentary time is inversely associated with health. Capturing 24 hours of behavior (i.e., sleep, sedentary, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) is necessary to understand behavior–health associations.Potential Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Movement Behavior: A Scoping Review
This scoping review examines the literature as it relates to autonomous vehicles and impact on movement behavior (i.e., physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) or mode choice (e.g., public transit), beliefs about movement behavior or mode choice, or impact on environments that may influence movement behavior or mode choice.Older Adults’ Physical Activity and Healthcare Costs, 2003–2014
Research has documented the health benefits of physical activity among older adults, but the relationship between physical activity and healthcare costs remains unexplored at the population level. Using data from 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, this study investigates the extent to which physical activity prevalence is associated with healthcare costs among older adults.Perception of Safety and Its Association With Physical Activity in Adolescents in Mexico
Low levels of physical activity are associated with several noncommunicable diseases. In Mexico, 39.5% of adolescents do not meet WHO physical activity guidelines. Previous literature suggests an association between perception of safety and physical activity. This paper examines the association between perceived crime and pedestrian safety and physical activity in Mexican adolescents.A Social Networking and Gamified App to Increase Physical Activity: Cluster RCT
Appealing approaches to increasing physical activity levels are needed. This study evaluated whether a social and gamified smartphone app (Active Team) could be one such approach.Sedentary Time and Physical Activity Associations Between Child Care Educators and Children
This study examines the associations between objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity among child care educators and children in their direct care and aims to determine if the associations differed between toddlers (aged 19–35 months) and preschoolers (aged 36–60 months).The Association Between State Physical Education Laws and Student Physical Activity
This study examined the association between state physical education time requirements and physical activity and physical education outcomes among high school students.Physical Activity and Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults
Physical activity is known to be inversely associated with cigarette smoking among young people. However, evidence is not clear about the association between physical activity and e-cigarette use. Young people who otherwise lead a healthy lifestyle are attracted to e-cigarettes for nicotine or flavor consumption given the low harm perceptions associated with e-cigarette use. This is of concern given the potentially serious adverse health consequences of some forms of e-cigarette use. This study tested the hypotheses that increased physical activity is associated with lower levels of cigarette and e-cigarette use, both cross-sectionally and prospectively.Active Children Through Individual Vouchers Evaluation: A Mixed-Method RCT
Physical activity declines in adolescence, especially among those in deprived areas. Research suggests this may result from accessibility barriers (e.g., cost and locality). The Active Children Through Individual Vouchers Evaluation RCT aimed to improve the fitness and heart health of teenagers in Wales with the help of teenagers who co-produced the study.Impact of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Pokémon Go is a popular mobile augmented reality game that requires players to travel to different locations to capture virtual characters. This study systematically reviews and quantifies Pokémon Go in relation to physical activity engagement among players.Diet and Physical Activity Prevention Research Supported by the U.S. NIH From 2012–2017
Poor diet and inadequate physical activity are common contributors to preventable death in the U.S. This paper provides a summary of the NIH-sponsored research on disease prevention that underlies public health and clinical recommendations to improve diet and physical activity.Text Message Interventions for Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Despite clear health benefits, many individuals fail to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. Text message interventions to promote physical activity hold promise owing to the ubiquity of cell phones and the low expense of text message delivery.Vaping, Smoking, and the Physical Fitness of Active Young Men
Adverse effects of cigarette smoking on physical performance are well studied. Because of the recent rise in popularity of vaping, it is important to evaluate its effect on fitness both independently and in conjunction with traditional cigarette use.Correlates of Physical Activity Among Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review
Socioeconomically disadvantaged adults have lower engagement in leisure-time physical activity than those who are more affluent. Identification of correlates of physical activity can inform the design of effective interventions. The aim of this systematic review was to identify consistent correlates of unspecified physical activity and leisure-time physical activity among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults.Efficacy of an m-Health Physical Activity and Sleep Health Intervention for Adults: A Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial
Interventions that improve both physical activity and sleep quality may be more effective in improving overall health. The purpose of the Synergy Study is to test the efficacy of a mobile health combined behavior intervention targeting physical activity and sleep quality.Physical Activity and Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Anxiety symptoms and disorders are highly prevalent and costly. Prospective studies suggest that physical activity may prevent anxiety development; however, this body of literature has not been reviewed comprehensively.
