Background Regular PA is thought to have positive effects on well-being, which might also be explained by anti-inflammatory processes. Previous research has shown that PA is inversely associated with inflammatory responses to stress but this work has been cross-sectional. Given the pivotal role of stress in promoting inflammation and depression, ...
Background The mechanisms underlying the cardia-protective effects of physical activity in older adults remain poorly understood. We examined the relationship between objectively measured physical activity during free-living and novel cardiac risk markers, including coronary artery calcium (CAC) and pericardial fat (PF). Methods Participants were 446 healthy men and women (mean age=66±6 ...
Background Health organizations suggest that adults ought to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity daily physical activity. This study investigated the effects of a 30-minute single daily bout of brisk walking upon risk factors for coronary heart disease with blood lipid profile in particular. Methods Thirty-three (25–45 y) adults, were ...
Purpose To assess the association between activity monitoring devices for estimating energy expenditure (EE) in the context of a home-based rehabilitation program. Methods Twenty four patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease participating in a home-based rehabilitation program were studied. For 3 consecutive days (12 awake hours/day), subjects wore an accelerometer (...
Introduction This study aimed to verify the effects of cardiorespiratory fitness levels over a set of cardiovascular risk factors, controlling for sex and physical activity (PA) of moderate (MPA), vigorous (VPA) and very vigorous (VVPA) intensities in children and adolescents. Methods Students aged 10-19 years (51 boys and 90 girls) completed measurements ...
Introduction Vigorous physical activity has been linked to greater longevity, greater loss of body fat mass, and improved insulin sensitivity. Current exercise guidelines now include recommendations for vigorous activity in recognition of these findings. The present study aimed to describe the free living physical activity intensity profile of lean (L) ...
The principal aim of the present study was to examine the validity of the Computer Science and Applications (CSA) activity monitor during level walking in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. As a secondary aim, we evaluated the usefulness of two previously published energy expenditure (EE) prediction equations. Thirty-four subjects (29 men ...
Maintaining regular, long-term physical activity is critical to achieve favorable effects of heart transplantation. Yet, at present, little is known about the physical activity patterns of transplant recipients, especially women. The study was conducted to (1) describe levels and types of physical activity using actigraphy and self-report, (2) determine the association between ...
Background Atherosclerosis develops from early childhood; physical activity could positively affect this process. This study’s aim was to assess the associations of objectively measured physical activity with clustering of cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and derive guidelines on the basis of this analysis. Methods We did a cross-sectional ...
Purpose This study was designed to assess and characterize the physical activity levels and patterns of participants in a hospital-based Phase III cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program. Methods Subjects consisted of 25 men with a history of coronary artery disease ranging in age from 39 to 69 years who were participating in a Phase ...