Article
Clinical Neurology
Tatiana Plekhanova, Alex Rowlands, Melanie J. Davies, Andrew P. Hall, Tom Yates, Charlotte L. Edwardson
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of an automated sleep detection algorithm applied to data from three accelerometers. The results showed that the sleep estimates obtained from the accelerometers were generally comparable to the results from polysomnography, except for wake after sleep onset.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Vinko Zovko, Sasa Djuric, Vedrana Sember, Gregor Jurak
Summary: There is a familial association between physical activity and sedentary behavior, with mothers playing an important role in influencing children's activity levels. Grandparents have less significant impact on children's activity, while grandfathers' sedentary behavior is a predictor of children's sedentary behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Oyene Kossi, Justine Lacroix, Beatrice Ferry, Charles Sebiyo Batcho, Anne Julien-Vergonjanne, Stephane Mandigout
Summary: The study aimed at comparing the energy expenditure estimations of ActiGraph GT3X+ in different placement locations during physical activities. Results showed that the GT3X+ wrist and waist underestimated EE, while the ankles overestimated EE in biking and walking, and underestimated EE in running.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qinqin Yao, Jing Wang, Yucong Sun, Li Zhang, Shuangyuan Sun, Minna Cheng, Qinping Yang, Siyuan Wang, Ling Huang, Tao Lin, Yingnan Jia
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy and reliability of steps tracked by the smartphone-based WeChat app compared with the Actigraph-GT3X accelerometer in free-living conditions. The results showed that the smartphone-based WeRun step counts were higher than those measured by the accelerometer, and the consistency of measurements was influenced by demographic characteristics and conditions. The smartphone app can be used to assess step counts, but its application in predicting body composition is limited.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Turid Skrede, Eivind Aadland, Sigmund Alfred Anderssen, Geir Kare Resaland, Ulf Ekelund
Summary: The study found that overall physical activity and sedentary time cannot predict future adiposity, while baseline adiposity may predict more sedentary time and less high-intensity activity.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jee-young Moon, Jin choul Chai, Bing Yu, Rebecca j. Song, Guo-chong Chen, Mariaelisa Graff, Martha l. Daviglus, Queenie Chan, Bharat Thyagarajan, Sheila f. Castaneda, Megan l. Grove, Jianwen Cai, Xiaonan Xue, Yasmin Mossavar-rahmani, Ramachandran s. Vasan, Eric Boerwinkle, Robert c. Kaplan, Qibin Qi
Summary: This study aimed to understand the serum metabolomic signatures of sedentary behavior and their associations with incident cardiometabolic diseases. The findings suggest that circulating metabolites may play a potential role in the links between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic diseases.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Ruth Elise D. Matlary, Pal Andre Holme, Heidi Glosli, Corina Silvia Rueegg, May Grydeland
Summary: This study compared the accuracy of Fitbit Charge 3 and ActiGraph GT3X-BT in measuring daily steps and time spent in different levels of physical activity intensity. The results showed that Fitbit Charge 3 tends to overestimate steps and time spent in various levels of physical activity intensity compared to ActiGraph GT3X-BT.
Article
Oncology
Chad W. Wagoner, Christine M. Friedenreich, Kerry S. Courneya, Qinggang Wang, Jeff K. Vallance, Charles E. Matthews, Lin Yang, Margaret L. Mcneely, Gordon J. Bell, Andria R. Morielli, Jessica Mcneil, Leanne Dickau, S. Nicole Culos-Reed
Summary: This study aimed to identify the correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior in individuals recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The results showed that higher sedentary behavior was associated with higher body fat percentage and being single. Lower light physical activity was associated with higher body fat percentage, higher body mass index, greater disease barrier influence, a HER2-positive diagnosis, and being single. Lower moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with higher body fat percentage, greater disease barrier influence, and being of Asian or Indian/South American descent. Greater moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with having greater intentions and planning towards physical activity.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jordan A. Carlson, Nicola D. Ridgers, Supun Nakandala, Rong Zablocki, Fatima Tuz-Zahra, John Bellettiere, Paul R. Hibbing, Chelsea Steel, Marta M. Jankowska, Dori E. Rosenberg, Mikael Anne Greenwood-Hickman, Jingjing Zou, Andrea Z. LaCroix, Arun Kumar, Loki Natarajan
Summary: The study developed a novel computational method (CHAP-child) for classifying sedentary time in children, which showed strong support for accuracy and practicality. Using CHAP-child can provide more accurate assessments of sedentary time and sedentary patterns in children, leading to a deeper understanding of the impacts and influences of sedentary time in children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
A. A. Kandola, B. del Pozo Cruz, D. P. J. Osborn, B. Stubbs, K. W. Choi, J. F. Hayes
Summary: Prolonged sedentary behavior is a risk factor for increased depression and anxiety symptoms in adults. Replacing sedentary behavior with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may reduce mental health risks, but further research is needed to clarify the role of light activity.
Article
Pediatrics
Yijuan Lu, Kehong Yu, Mengjie Zhai, Pan Ma
Summary: This cross-sectional study aims to investigate sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity among students aged 9-23 years. A total of 384 students were recruited from four schools, and statistical analyses were conducted to determine gender and school segment differences. The results show that students were less physically active and more sedentary, with the sedentary time displaying an inverted U-trend and participation in moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity exhibiting a W-shape. Significant effects of school segment were found for SB and physical activity. The study concludes that interventions targeting students' physical activity and health should be tailored to specific school segments.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Maria Rodriguez-Ayllon, Pedro Acosta-Manzano, Irene Coll-Risco, Lidia Romero-Gallardo, Milkana Borges-Cosic, Fernando Estevez-Lopez, Virginia A. Aparicio
Summary: This study found that in the early second trimester of pregnancy, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was negatively associated with depression, sedentary time was negatively associated with positive affect, and upper-body flexibility was positively associated with emotional regulation. Other associations were not significant.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Abdulrahman M. Alhowikan, Nadra E. Elamin, Sarah S. Aldayel, Sara A. AlSiddiqi, Fai S. Alrowais, Wail M. Hassan, Afaf El-Ansary, Farah Ali Alghamdi, Laila Y. AL-Ayadhi
Summary: Previous research has shown that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have lower levels of physical activity compared to typically developed individuals. However, there have been conflicting reports on the levels of physical activity in people with ASD. Further investigation is required to clarify this. This study used an ActiGraph monitor to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior in children with autism and typically developed children, and found that vigorous activity was significantly higher in the ASD group.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jaclyn Dziewior, Lucas J. Carr, Gary L. Pierce, Kara Whitaker
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students' movement behaviors, revealing a significant decrease in physical activity and increase in sedentary behavior. The top barrier was schoolwork, while social support was identified as the top facilitator.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mayara S. Bianchim, Melitta A. McNarry, Alan R. Barker, Craig A. Williams, Sarah Denford, Anne E. Holland, Narelle S. Cox, Julianna Dreger, Rachel Evans, Lena Thia, Kelly A. Mackintosh
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the use of generic and CF-specific cut-points to assess movement behaviors in children and adolescents with CF. Results showed that using generic cut-points may lead to misclassification of activity levels, sleep, and sedentary time in CF patients. In contrast, using CF-specific cut-points can provide more accurate assessment of mild physical activity associated with lung function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Daiki Kasai, Margarita D. Tsiros, Roger Eston, Gaynor Parfitt
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and test-retest reliability of using ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during a submaximal 20m Shuttle Run Test (20mSRT) to predict VO2peak in children and investigate acute affective responses. The results showed that RPE reported during a submaximal 20mSRT can accurately and reliably predict VO2peak in children, and the submaximal 20mSRT ending at RPE7 provided better predictions of VO2peak while minimizing aversive end-point affect, especially in girls.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Catherine Pendergrast, Terry Boyle, Alan J. Crockett, Roger Eston, Kylie N. Johnston
Summary: This study identified sub-groups of firefighters with different spirometry trajectories using group-based multi-trajectory modelling (GBMTM). The firefighter longitudinal spirometry trajectory group membership was associated with BMI and respiratory disease or symptoms.
Article
Sport Sciences
Justin J. Lang, Kai Zhang, Cesar Agostinis-Sobrinho, Lars Bo Andersen, Laura Basterfield, Daniel Berglind, Dylan O. Blain, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Christine Cameron, Valerie Carson, Rachel C. Colley, Tamas Csanyi, Avery D. Faigenbaum, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso, Thayse Natacha Q. F. Gomes, Aidan Gribbon, Ian Janssen, Gregor Jurak, Monika Kaj, Tetsuhiro Kidokoro, Kirstin N. Lane, Yang Liu, Marie Lof, David R. Lubans, Costan G. Magnussen, Taru Manyanga, Ryan McGrath, Jorge Mota, Tim Olds, Vincent O. Onywera, Francisco B. Ortega, Adewale L. Oyeyemi, Stephanie A. Prince, Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Karen C. Roberts, Lukas Rubin, Jennifer Servais, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Danilo R. Silva, Jordan J. Smith, Yi Song, Gareth Stratton, Brian W. Timmons, Grant R. Tomkinson, Mark S. Tremblay, Stephen H. S. Wong, Brooklyn J. Fraser
Summary: This study used the Delphi method to identify the top 10 international priorities for research and surveillance on physical fitness among children and adolescents. The priorities include conducting longitudinal studies, using fitness surveillance for decision making, and implementing regular international fitness surveys. These priorities provide guidance for future collaborations and research efforts.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mary M. Barker, Melanie J. Davies, Francesco Zaccardi, Emer M. Brady, Andrew P. Hall, Joseph J. Henson, Kamlesh Khunti, Amelia Lake, Emma L. Redman, Alex V. Rowlands, Jane Speight, Tom Yates, Jack A. Sargeant, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou
Summary: This study investigated the association between age at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and depressive symptoms, diabetes-specific distress, and self-compassion. The results showed that younger age at diagnosis was significantly associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and diabetes-specific distress, and lower levels of self-compassion.
Review
Sport Sciences
Ben Singh, Timothy Olds, Rachel Curtis, Dorothea Dumuid, Rosa Virgara, Amanda Watson, Kimberley Szeto, Edward O'Connor, Ty Ferguson, Emily Eglitis, Aaron Miatke, Catherine E. M. Simpson, Carol Maher
Summary: This umbrella review examined the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in adult populations. The findings showed that physical activity had medium effects on improving these symptoms and could be beneficial for various populations, including healthy adults, individuals with mental health disorders, and those with chronic diseases. Higher intensity physical activity was associated with greater improvements in symptoms.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
T. Yates, J. Henson, P. McBride, B. Maylor, L. Y. Herring, J. A. Sargeant, M. J. Davies, P. C. Dempsey, A. V. Rowlands, C. L. Edwardson
Summary: This study investigates the step cadence values for moderate-intensity walking in older adults during treadmill walking and daily living. The findings suggest that a step cadence of 70 steps/minute may indicate moderate-intensity stepping in older adults.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ty Ferguson, Rachel Curtis, Francois Fraysse, Timothy Olds, Dorothea Dumuid, Wendy Brown, Adrian Esterman, Carol Maher
Summary: This study found that weather plays a potentially important role in the allocation of time for sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity. Extreme weather conditions can negatively impact outdoor exercise and active transport, as well as affect the comfort of sleeping environments. These findings highlight the potential importance of considering weather conditions in promoting healthy movement behaviors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ty Ferguson, Rachel Curtis, Francois Fraysse, Timothy Olds, Dorothea Dumuid, Wendy Brown, Adrian Esterman, Carol Maher
Summary: This study found that during vacations, adults increased their sleep time and decreased sedentary behavior, while also increasing light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. After the vacation, sleep remained elevated, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity returned to pre-vacation levels, and light physical activity and sedentary behavior over-corrected. The largest changes were seen for rest and outdoor vacations, with the smallest changes for short vacations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stuart J. Fairclough, Alex V. Rowlands, Borja del Pozo Cruz, Matteo Crotti, Lawrence Foweather, Lee E. F. Graves, Liezel Hurter, Owen Jones, Mhairi MacDonald, Deborah A. McCann, Caitlin Miller, Robert J. Noonan, Michael B. Owen, James R. Rudd, Sarah L. Taylor, Richard Tyler, Lynne M. Boddy
Summary: This study provides age- and sex-specific reference percentile values for physical activity volume and intensity in English youth, and compares activity levels by age and sex. Boys are more active than girls, and older age groups are less active than younger age groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Victor Segura-Jimenez, Zeljko Pedisic, Ales Gaba, Dorothea Dumuid, Timothy Olds, Nikola Stefelova, Karel Hron, Sonia Gomez-Martinez, Ascension Marcos, Jose Castro-Pinero
Summary: The aim of the study was to explore the associations between longitudinal reallocations of time between different movement behaviours and changes in inflammatory markers in children and adolescents. The results showed that reallocating time from sedentary behaviour to sleep was associated with increases in C3 levels, reallocating time from light physical activity to sleep was associated with increases in C3 levels, reallocating time from light physical activity to other time-use components was associated with increases in C4 levels, and any reallocation of time away from moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with unfavourable changes in leptin levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lisa Matricciani, Dorothea Dumuid, Catherine Paquet, Kurt Lushington, Tim Olds
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and sleep characteristics. The findings showed that BCAAs were associated with sleep duration, timing, and self-reported trouble sleeping in children, but not in adults.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Annie M. Skinner, Alex V. Rowlands, Dimitris Vlachopoulos, Alan R. Barker, Kathleen F. Janz, Sarah A. Moore
Summary: This study analyzed accelerometer data from individuals aged 17 to 23 to assess the associations between accelerometer metrics and bone outcomes at age 23. The results showed that shorter epoch lengths (1-5 seconds) were more appropriate for assessing the associations between accelerometer metrics and bone outcomes. Acceleration was positively associated with bone density in males, while intensity was important for bone outcomes in both sexes.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alex V. Rowlands, Paddy C. Dempsey, Benjamin Maylor, Cameron Razieh, Francesco Zaccardi, Melanie J. Davies, Kamlesh Khunti, Thomas Yates
Summary: This study examined the association between self-reported walking pace and all-cause mortality (ACM), and found that the association persisted across different categories of accelerometer-assessed physical activity status. The results showed that a higher walking pace was associated with higher physical activity levels and lower risk of all-cause mortality. The findings highlight the importance of both self-reported walking pace and accelerometer-assessed physical activity in predicting mortality risk.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jemma Perks, Francesco Zaccardi, Harjeet Rayt, Robert Sayers, Emer M. Brady, Melanie J. Davies, Alex V. Rowlands, Charlotte L. Edwardson, Andrew Hall, Thomas Yates, Joseph Henson
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the differences in device-measured physical activity (PA) behaviors and physical function (PF) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with and without peripheral artery disease (PAD). The results showed that T2DM patients with PAD had lower levels of physical activity and poorer physical function. These differences persisted even after controlling for confounding factors.
EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Timothy Olds, Ben Singh, Aaron Miatke, Emily Eglitis, Carol Maher, Dorothea Dumuid
Summary: This study evaluated the association between children's time use and socioeconomic status (SES) in Australia. The findings showed significant differences in time use among different SES categories, with children from the highest SES having more school-related time, passive transport, and self-care, and less screen time, sleep, and domestic/social activities compared to those from the lowest SES.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)