Review
Oncology
Brett R. Gordon, Maxime Caru, Cindy K. Blair, Shirley M. Bluethmann, David E. Conroy, Shawna E. Doerksen, Jonathon G. Hakun, Kathleen M. Sturgeon, Melanie Potiaumpai, Christopher N. Sciamanna, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Summary: With an aging population, rising breast cancer incidence, and obesity epidemic, there is a growing population of older adult breast cancer survivors with obesity. This complex population faces multiple poor health outcomes and symptoms, and adherence to recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is challenging. Therefore, research on light-intensity physical activity is warranted.
Article
Pediatrics
Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Pedro Antonio Sanchez-Miguel, Miguel Angel Tapia-Serrano, Antonio Garcia-Hermoso
Summary: This study aimed to examine whether daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) moderated the relationship between breakfast status and excess weight in a Spanish sample of young people. The results showed that skipping breakfast was positively related to excess weight, and daily MVPA minutes moderated this association, suggesting that sufficient physical activity intensity can reduce the effect of skipping breakfast on body weight status.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kendra N. Krietsch, Kara M. Duraccio, Nanhua Zhang, Brian E. Saelens, Taylor Howarth, Angela Combs, Dean W. Beebe
Summary: This study examined the impact of altering adolescents' bedtime on their activity levels. The results showed that earlier bedtimes led to longer sleep duration and reduced sedentary behavior and light physical activity, while moderate-to-vigorous physical activity remained unaffected.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Kathryn E. Smith, Tyler B. Mason, Leah M. Schumacher, Christine A. Pellegrini, Andrea B. Goldschmidt, Jessica L. Unick
Summary: This study examined how individuals' affective responses to physical activity may predict changes in physical activity and sedentary time during a weight loss program. Findings suggest that initial levels of positive affective response to physical activity can predict future changes in MVPA and sedentary time.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. Moreno-Llamas, J. Garcia-Mayor, E. De la Cruz-Sanchez
Summary: This study aimed to assess the interactions between physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in a large population, taking into account major sociodemographic characteristics. The results showed that walking was the most frequently reported PA, while sitting time represented the majority of reported time. Women reported less PA and sitting time, and both total PA and sitting time increased with age. Individuals living in large urban areas reported lower PA and higher sitting times. Specific measures are needed to reduce sitting time and promote an active lifestyle.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alex Christensen, Claire Griffiths, Matthew Hobbs, Chris Gorse, Duncan Radley
Summary: This exploratory study compares researcher-defined and self-drawn buffers in reflecting adolescent physical activity and sedentary behavior. The study found that researcher-defined buffer size is inadequate in assessing physical activity and sedentary space. It also found that adolescents often do not use physical activity facilities and greenspaces nearest to their home and school, and a large proportion of physical activity occurs outside of these environments.
Review
Education & Educational Research
Damian Iglesias, Javier Fernandez-Rio, Pablo Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study examines moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels in physical education. The results indicate that students fail to meet the recommended 50% MVPA lesson time, regardless of country, school stage, gender, or measurement methods. However, physical education-based interventions can increase students' MVPA levels during lessons.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mingxin Liu, Chenxi Chen, Jiaqi Yan
Summary: The study examines the relationship between spatial characteristics and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in urban parks. The results show that the spatial quality of parks is significantly related to the intensity of physical activities, and features such as large lawns and jogging trails are effective in promoting MVPA. These findings have implications for the planning and design of urban parks and the allocation of space and facilities to promote public health.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Juan L. Nunez, Jaime Leon, Alfonso Valero-Valenzuela, Luis Conte, Juan A. Moreno-Murcia, Elisa Huescar
Summary: This study found that physical self-concept did not directly influence MVPA in adolescents, while needs satisfaction and autonomous motivation were positively related to MVPA. Physical self-concept indirectly influenced adolescents' physical activity levels through needs satisfaction and autonomous motivation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yaru Hao, Rizal Razman
Summary: This study investigated the MVPA levels of children with intellectual disability (ID) during PE classes in China and found that they spent only 22.88% of the class time in MVPA. The MVPA levels varied by grade and gender, with fourth-grade children spending more time in MVPA and boys outperforming girls. The findings suggest the need for educators to reevaluate the PE curriculum and consider grade and gender when devising new content.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanna M. Blodgett, Thomas Norris, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Gary O'Donovan, Snehal M. Pinto Pereira, Mark Hamer
Summary: This study investigated the associations between prenatal and postnatal factors and midlife physical activity. The findings suggest that low socioeconomic status, younger maternal age, maternal smoking during pregnancy, and post-term birth in boys are associated with lower levels of physical activity in midlife.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ji-Hoon Cho, Jupil Ko, Seung-Taek Lim
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between MetS clustering and MVPA among 36,987 Koreans, finding that Korean adults who do not meet the recommended MVPA levels have an increased risk of MetS compared to those who do.
Article
Oncology
Jenson Price, Meagan Barrett-Bernstein, Amanda Wurz, Kristina H. Karvinen, Jennifer Brunet
Summary: This study examined the factors associated with moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity among cancer survivors, finding that perceived benefits of PA and PA barrier self-efficacy are significantly related to such activities.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Chang Sheng, Weihua Huang, Wei Wang, Guoqiang Lin, Mingmei Liao, Pu Yang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB), and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) using data from NHANES. The results showed that individuals engaged in any level of MVPA had lower AAC rates compared to inactive individuals. Lack of occupational MVPA and prolonged SB were associated with higher AAC scores. Age and hypertension were found to be effect modifiers in the MVPA-AAC relationship.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Brian R. MacIntosh, Juan M. Murias, Daniel A. Keir, Jamie M. Weir
Summary: The health benefits of physical activity depend on the frequency, intensity, duration, and type of exercise. Intensity is a crucial element and should be prescribed based on individual boundaries. Regular reassessment and adjustment are necessary to maintain physical activity in the moderate to vigorous intensity domains.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Daniel J. McDonough, Melina A. Helgeson, Wenxi Liu, Zan Gao
Summary: This study examined the effects of a home-based, YouTube-delivered physical activity intervention grounded in self-determination theory on young adults' free-living physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep quality. The intervention group showed significant improvements in several outcomes, including moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sleep efficiency, muscle-strengthening physical activity frequency, self-determination theory-related motivation, and perceived physical activity barriers.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Zan Gao, Ru Wang
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Nan Zeng, Wenxi Liu, Zachary C. Pope, Daniel J. McDonough, Zan Gao
Summary: The study found that a commercially available VR exercise bike would trigger greater overall physical activity compared to exergaming and traditional cycling, while being perceived as less intense.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Madeline R. Lawrence, Hung- Wan, Wenxi Liu, Daniel J. McDonough, Shivani Mishra, Zan Gao
Summary: This study examined the effects of using exergaming as a supplement to traditional exercise on college students' situational interest, self-efficacy, and equilibrium change. The results showed that exergaming can increase situational interest but has no effect on self-efficacy. It also demonstrated lower equilibrium change compared to traditional exercise.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Zan Gao, Suryeon Ryu, Yingying Chen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of a mobile Tai Chi app and Facebook program on stress and quality of life among breast cancer survivors. The results showed that the implementation of the Tai Chi app combined with FB health tips had positive effects on the mental health of the participants. Additionally, providing a health education program could be beneficial to the physical health of the survivors.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Zan Gao, Jung Eun Lee
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed A. Hassan, Wenxi Liu, Daniel J. McDonough, Xiwen Su, Zan Gao
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of different physical activity interventions on children's motor skills and found that aerobic interventions were the most effective in enhancing object control and gross motor skills.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fang Li, Long Yin, Mingyun Sun, Zan Gao
Summary: This study found that few Chinese preschoolers met the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. The findings suggest that physical activity levels, especially moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), are crucial for promoting fundamental movement skills (FMS) in children. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of considering the effects of screen time and sleep duration on motor development.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Pablo Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Mohamed A. Hassan, Zan Gao
Summary: This review synthesized the literature on family-based interventions using smartphone apps to promote youth physical activity. The findings suggest that smartphone app interventions can significantly improve youth's physical activity levels. However, the results of interventions involving sports wearables and companion apps were inconclusive due to limited studies. More research is needed to understand the effects of family-based interventions using mobile apps on youth's physical activity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Meirong Huang, Haichun Sun, Han Chen, Yanping Zhang, Kaitlyn Adams, Zan Gao
Summary: More than 50% of Chinese college students rarely engage in any type of physical activity. Lack of physical activity among college students has been shown to result in several health issues. Promoting physical activity among college students nationwide has become a challenging task. This study aimed to create a questionnaire that explores the factors influencing Chinese college students' engagement in leisure time physical activity. The questionnaire was designed based on the Social Ecological Model and underwent exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to determine its reliability and validity. The results showed that the questionnaire is reasonable and the factors and model fit are acceptable.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Zan Gao, Suryeon Ryu, Wanjiang Zhou, Kaitlyn Adams, Mohamed Hassan, Rui Zhang, Anne Blaes, Julian Wolfson, Ju Sun
Summary: This study examined the effects of a multi-component mobile health intervention on cancer survivors' physical activity, quality of life, and PA determinants. The results showed that the multi-component intervention had positive effects on cancer survivors' physical activity steps and physical health. In addition, the use of social media intervention improved cancer survivors' perceived social support.
JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Suryeon Ryu, Zan Gao
Summary: Adverse childhood events (ACEs) can have negative impacts on health outcomes and behaviors. Physical activity (PA) has been found to have a protective effect on the relationship between ACEs and health outcomes. This study aimed to explore the moderating effects of PA on the relationships between ACEs (physical and emotional abuse) and physical and psychological health (depression and self-esteem) among South Korean middle school students. The results showed that PA could mitigate the negative effects of emotional abuse on physical health and self-esteem. However, there was no significant moderating effect of PA in the relationship between physical abuse and health outcomes. Further research is needed to understand how different types of ACEs affect individuals and how PA can mitigate negative impacts.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiaqi Chen, Xiaojiao Zhou, Xiangting Wu, Zan Gao, Sunyue Ye
Summary: This study found that exergaming has the potential to improve executive functions in children, including cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and working memory. However, further research is needed to explore the specific effects of exergaming intervention.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Zachary C. Pope, Zan Gao
Summary: The study examined the feasibility of a 10-week program combining a smartphone application and social media-delivered health education intervention for improving college students' health behaviors and outcomes. Results showed a modest reduction in sedentary behavior in the experimental group, as well as slight decreases in weight and body fat percentage in both groups. Increased physical activity-related social support and decreased barriers were also observed.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel J. McDonough, Wenxi Liu, Xiwen Su, Zan Gao
Summary: This study found that small-groups exergaming was more effective in promoting enjoyable physical activity at higher intensities and reducing sedentary time in urban minority adolescents compared to full-class exergaming. However, there were no significant differences between the two methods in terms of light physical activity and self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2021)