Which is more important for cardiometabolic health: sedentary time, higher intensity physical activity or cardiorespiratory fitness? The Maastricht Study
Aim of the research was to examine the independent and combined (cross-sectional) associations of sedentary time, higher intensity physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness with metabolic syndrome and diabetes status.
The 2017 Dutch physical activity guidelines
Background The objective of this study was to derive evidence-based physical activity guidelines for the general Dutch population. Methods Two systematic reviews were conducted of English language meta-analyses in PubMed…
Breaking sitting with light activities vs structured exercise
A randomised crossover study demonstrating benefits for glycaemic control and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes
Aims/hypothesis: We aimed to examine the effects of breaking sitting with standing and light-intensity walking vs an energy-matched bout of structured exercise on 24 h glucose levels and insulin resistance…
Physical activity and sedentary behavior in metabolically healthy versus unhealthy obese and non-obese individuals
The Maastricht study
Background: Both obesity and the metabolic syndrome are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Although both frequently occur together in the same individual, obesity and…
Associations of total amount and patterns of sedentary behaviour with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome
The Maastricht study
Aims/hypothesis: The study investigated cross-sectional associations of total amount and patterns of sedentary behaviour with glucose metabolism status and the metabolic syndrome. Methods: We included 2,497 participants (mean age 60.0…
Employment and physical activity in the U.S.
Background: Physical inactivity is a risk factor for obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and other chronic diseases that are increasingly prevalent in the U.S. and worldwide. Time at work represents a…