Efficacy, characteristics, behavioural models and behaviour change strategies, of non-workplace interventions specifically targeting sedentary behaviour
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials in healthy ambulatory adults
Although limited by small sample sizes and short follow up periods, this review suggests that interventions specifically designed to change sedentary behaviour, reduce overall daily sitting time by half an…
Striking the right balance: evidence to inform combined physical activity and sedentary behavior recommendations
Background: Crucial evidence gaps regarding: (1) the joint association of physical activity and sedentary time with health outcomes and (2) the benefits of light-intensity physical activity were identified during the…
The first global physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines for people living with disability
This guidelines mark a positive step forward for disability inclusion, but considerable effort is needed to advance the agenda. This paper highlights key considerations for the implementation of the new…
Five-year cost-effectiveness analysis of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) physical activity intervention for men versus no intervention
Objectives: Increasing physical activity reduces the risk of chronic illness including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Lifestyle interventions can increase physical activity but few successfully…
Daily sedentary time and physical activity as assessed by accelerometry and their correlates in older adults
Dutch older adults spend on average 65% of their waking time sedentary. Older adults’ sedentary time differs by age, sex, education and BMI groups. The combination of high sedentary time…
The effect of a programme to improve men’s sedentary time and physical activity
The European fans in training (EuroFIT) randomised controlled trial
This paper investigates the effectiveness of the European Fans in Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve physical activity and sedentary time in male football fans, delivered through the professional football setting.
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…
Individual and environmental correlates of objectively measured sedentary time in Dutch and Belgian adults
As the detrimental health effects of sedentary behaviour are well established, insight into the individual and environmental factors that influence adults' sedentary behaviour is needed. Most studies to date rely…
Sitting time and all-cause mortality risk in 222 497 Australian adults
Prolonged sitting is a risk factor for allcause mortality, independent of physical activity. Public health programs should focus on reducing sitting time in addition to increasing physical activity levels.
Interventions with potential to reduce sedentary time in adults
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Context: Time spent in sedentary behaviours (SB) is associated with poor health, irrespective of the level of physical activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of…