Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sisitha Jayasinghe, Andrew P. Hills
Summary: Despite the acknowledgement of the benefits of physical activity in preventing and controlling obesity, most children and adolescents are not sufficiently active to reap these benefits. Sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary patterns during key development stages have a negative impact on young people. Unhealthy behaviors during the growth years predispose them to chronic conditions, such as obesity. Clear and consistent strategies are urgently needed to improve eating and activity behaviors of children and adolescents. Based on existing evidence, a set of non-negotiable strategies is presented as a roadmap to prevention and improving their health.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Adrian E. Bauman, Masamitsu Kamada, Rodrigo S. Reis, Richard P. Troiano, Ding Ding, Karen Milton, Niamh Murphy, Pedro C. Hallal
Summary: Pre-Olympic predictions often include an increase in population-based physical activity, while the post-Olympic effects on physical activity remain largely unsummarized. Most pre-Olympic documents set targets for population physical activity or sports participation; however, analysis of surveillance data shows little change in physical activity prevalence in most cases. Google Trends data demonstrates a sharp increase in searches related to the Olympics during the event, and sustained growth in searches related to exercise throughout the Olympic period.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juan R. Vallarta-Robledo, Stephane Joost, Marco Andre Vieira Ruas, Cedric Gubelmann, Peter Vollenweider, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Idris Guessous
Summary: The built environment may influence the spatial patterns of physical activity independently of socioeconomic and demographic factors. Interventions in the built environment should be considered to promote physically active behaviors in urban areas.
Article
Cell Biology
Xiang-Ke Chen, Chen Zheng, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong, Alvin Chun-Hang Ma
Summary: This study found that physical activity has a negative impact on immune cell senescence in sedentary adults with obesity. Objectively measured moderate-vigorous physical activity was independently and inversely correlated with the expression of p16(INK4a) and p21(Cip1) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). A 12-week physical activity intervention was able to mitigate the elevated p16(INK4a) levels in PBMCs.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Daniel Mayorga-Vega, Malgorzata Fajkowska, Santiago Guijarro-Romero, Jesus Viciana
Summary: High school students were categorized into three motivational profiles towards physical activity: self-determined, non-self-determined, and controlled. The self-determined students had lower sedentary behavior and higher physical activity levels. This preliminary evidence could guide future policy and interventions for promoting physical activity among students.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Anaissa Ruiz-Tejada, Janet Neisewander, Christos S. Katsanos
Summary: Physical activity is beneficial for health, but only a small number of adults engage in regular physical activity. Further research is needed to understand the biological mechanisms of motivation and habit formation to enhance physical activity levels.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mehmet Gulu, Fatma Hilal Yagin, Ishak Gocer, Hakan Yapici, Erdem Ayyildiz, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Luca Paolo Ardigo, Ali Khosravi Zadeh, Pablo Prieto-Gonzalez, Hadi Nobari
Summary: The primary aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity, physical activity levels, and digital game addiction in adolescents, as well as to investigate gender differences and relationships between these variables. The study also aimed to predict game addiction based on anthropometric measurements and physical activity levels. A cross-sectional study design was used, involving 405 adolescents aged 9-14 in Kirikkale. Self-reported data were collected through questionnaires, and physical activity levels were assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C). Digital game addiction was evaluated using the digital game addiction (DGA) scale. The findings showed that digital game addiction was negatively related to physical activity level and that physical activity level was negatively related to BMI. Game addiction levels were higher in girls compared to boys, and obesity was associated with higher game addiction. Age, gender, BMI, and total physical activity scores were found to be predictors of game addiction. The study highlighted the importance of physical activity in reducing digital game addiction.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Romanika Okraszewska, Noah Peters, Lucia A. Reisch, Marion Flechtner-Mors, Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis, Janine Wendt, Daniel A. Scheller, Karolina Konsur, Joanna Zukowska
Summary: This study examines the drivers and barriers to Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) implementation in European cities and assesses its impact on physical activity. The results show that SUMP implementation is hindered by complex institutional structures and regional policy integration. Different cities face varying financial and policy guideline contexts. The study highlights the importance of consistent indicators and data transparency for evaluating the effectiveness of SUMPs and their influence on physical activity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary N. Woessner, Alexander Tacey, Ariella Levinger-Limor, Alexandra G. Parker, Pazit Levinger, Itamar Levinger
Summary: Throughout history, technological advances have made daily activities more efficient, but have also led to increased sedentary behavior and a rise in chronic conditions related to obesity. Despite longer life expectancy, people are living with poorer physical function and reduced quality of life due to these factors. Discussing how technology influences sedentary behavior, this review proposes utilizing technology to encourage greater engagement in physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xixi Yan, Xiaotong Han, Changfan Wu, Xianwen Shang, Lei Zhang, Mingguang He
Summary: A 10-year follow-up study in Australia found a significant association between higher levels of physical activity and a lower risk of diabetic retinopathy progression among a large cohort of working-aged diabetic populations. Factors such as gender, body mass index, insulin treatment, family history of diabetes, and history of cardiovascular disease were identified as effect modifiers in this association.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abdullah Alalawi, Lindsay Blank, Elizabeth Goyder
Summary: This review assesses the effectiveness of school-based interventions in increasing physical activity levels among schoolchildren in Middle Eastern and Arabic-speaking countries. The results show that these interventions can significantly improve physical activity levels, but more long-term interventions and comprehensive evaluations are needed. Rating: 8 out of 10.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ozgul Ozturk, Onur Aydogdu, Seval Kutlutuerk Yikilmaz, Ozlem Feyzioglu, Pelin Pisirici
Summary: This study aimed to investigate physical literacy among late adolescents and its relationship with current physical activity, barriers to engaging in physical activity, and enjoyment of physical activity. The findings showed that highly physically active adolescents had better scores on physical literacy, enjoyment of activity, and barriers to physical activity. Physical literacy, gender, and enjoyment of activity were found to be determinants of high or moderate physical activity levels.
Article
Sport Sciences
Pedro L. Valenzuela, Alejandro Santos-Lozano, Javier S. Morales, Adrian Castillo-Garcia, Alejandro Lucia
Summary: This study analyzed the association between self-reported sleep characteristics and major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, and found that physical activity and weight status can attenuate this association. Therefore, maintaining optimal levels of physical activity and weight is crucial in reducing CVD risk associated with poor sleep quantity or quality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cristina Lugones-Sanchez, Rik Crutzen, Jose Recio-Rodriguez, Luis Garcia-Ortiz
Summary: This exploratory study conducted with 650 participants from the EVIDENT 3 study identifies self-efficacy and motivation as important determinants in increasing weekly PA minutes in the overweight population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pierre Bourdier, Chantal Simon, Daniel H. Bessesen, Stephane Blanc, Audrey Bergouignan
Summary: The role of physical activity in regulating body weight is still debated. Studies have mainly focused on the effects of moderate/vigorous physical activity, ignoring the impact of light-intensity physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Recent findings suggest that all components of physical activity, including light-intensity activity and sedentary behaviors, play an important role in weight regulation.
Editorial Material
Cell Biology
Frank W. Booth, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, T. Dylan Olver
Article
Neurosciences
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Ryan G. Toedebusch, Thomas E. Childs, Kolter B. Grigsby, Frank W. Booth
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2017)
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Young-Min Park, Jill A. Kanaley, Jaume Padilla, Terese Zidon, Rebecca Welly, Matthew J. Will, Steven L. Britton, Lauren G. Koch, Gregory Ruegsegger, Frank W. Booth, John P. Thyfault, Victoria J. Vieira-Potter
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2016)
Article
Neurosciences
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Jacob D. Brown, M. Cathleen Kovarik, Dennis K. Miller, Frank W. Booth
Article
Neurosciences
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Katherine R. Speichinger, Jacob B. Manier, Kyle M. Younger, Thomas E. Childs, Frank W. Booth
NEUROSCIENCE LETTERS
(2016)
Article
Cell Biology
Ryan G. Toedebusch, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Joshua F. Braselton, Alexander J. Heese, John C. Hofheins, Tom E. Childs, John P. Thyfault, Frank W. Booth
PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS
(2016)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Young-Min Park, Jill A. Kanaley, Jaume Padilla, Terese Zidon, Rebecca J. Welly, Matthew J. Will, Steven L. Britton, Lauren G. Koch, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Frank W. Booth, John P. Thyfault, Victoria J. Vieira-Potter
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2016)
Review
Physiology
Michael D. Roberts, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Jacob D. Brown, Frank W. Booth
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS
(2017)
Article
Physiology
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Joseph A. Sevage, Thomas E. Childs, Kolter B. Grigsby, Frank W. Booth
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Kolter B. Grigsby, Taylor J. Kelty, Terese M. Zidon, Thomas E. Childs, Victoria J. Vieira-Potter, David L. Klinkebiel, Michael Matheny, Phillip J. Scarpace, Frank W. Booth
Article
Cell Biology
Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Ryan G. Toedebusch, Joshua F. Braselton, Thomas E. Childs, Frank W. Booth
PHYSIOLOGICAL GENOMICS
(2017)
Review
Physiology
Frank W. Booth, Christian K. Roberts, John P. Thyfault, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Ryan G. Toedebusch
PHYSIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2017)
Article
Physiology
Taylor J. Kelty, Xuansong Mao, Nathan R. Kerr, Thomas E. Childs, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Frank W. Booth
Summary: Resistance-exercise training in rats can improve cognition and reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammation, demonstrating an anti-inflammatory effect in the brain.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alexander J. Heese, Christian K. Roberts, John C. Hofheins, Jacob D. Brown, Gregory N. Ruegsegger, Ryan G. Toedebusch, Frank W. Booth
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2019)