Fitness vs. fatness on all-cause mortality
A meta-analysis
The purpose of this study was to quantify the joint association of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and weight status on mortality from all causes using meta-analytical methodology. Compared to normal weight-fit…
Effect of structured physical activity on prevention of major mobility disability in older adults
The LIFE study randomized clinical trial
In older adults reduced mobility is common and is an independent risk factor for morbidity, hospitalization, disability, and mortality. Limited evidence suggests that physical activity may help prevent mobility disability;…
Effect of physical inactivity on major non-communicable diseases worldwide
An analysis of burden of disease and life expectancy
Strong evidence shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many adverse health conditions, including major non-communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon…
The evolution of physical activity recommendations
How much is enough?
Physical inactivity is a major public health problem, and compelling evidence suggests that it is a contributing factor in several chronic diseases and conditions. Recognition of the health and functional…
Physical activity and public health in older adults
Recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association
The recommendation for older adults is similar to the updated ACSM/AHA recommendation for adults, but has several important differences including: the recommended intensity of aerobic activity takes into account the…
Physical activity and public health
A recommendation from the centers of disease control and prevention and the American college of sports medicine
Objective: To encourage increased participation in physical activity among Americans of all ages by issuing a public health recommendation on the types and amounts of physical activity needed for health…
Trends over 5 decades in U.S. occupation-related physical activity and their associations with obesity
Background: The true causes of the obesity epidemic are not well understood and there are few longitudinal populationbased data published examining this issue. The objective of this analysis was to…
Effects of aerobic and resistance training on hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
Among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, a combination of aerobic and resistance training compared with the nonexercise control group improved HbA1c levels. This was not achieved by aerobic or…
Early life determinants of physical activity in 11 to 12 year olds
Cohort study
Objective: To examine factors in early life (up to age 5 years) that are associated with objectively measured physical activity in 11-12 year olds. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting: Avon…
Physical activity and health
Physical Activity and Health is the first textbook to bring together the results of the most important studies in this rapidly changing field and offers a detailed yet concise and…