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.
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…
Minimal intensity physical activity (standing and walking) of longer duration improves insulin action and plasma lipids more than shorter periods of moderate to vigorous exercise (cycling) in sedentary subjects when energy expenditure is comparable
Deze interventiestudie onderzocht welk activiteitenpatroon gunstiger is voor de voorspellers van diabetes type II en hart- en vaatziekten: 1) lang zitten in combinatie met kortdurend intensief bewegen (sporten) of 2)…
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 'BeweegKuur'
A combined lifestyle intervention in the Netherlands, rationale, design and methods of a randomized controlled trial
Improving the lifestyle of overweight and obese adults is of increasing interest in view of its role in several chronic diseases. Interventions aiming at overweight or weight-related chronic diseases suffer…
Implementation of motivational interviewing in a diabetes care management initiative in the Netherlands
Een door het Maastricht UMC+ verricht onderzoek laat zien dat alleen voldoende investering in training, ondersteuning na afloop van de training en het meten van de toepassing van Motivational interviewing,…