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Filter by:This study (MAINTAIN -II) aims to examine the effect of audio playlists [with or without Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS)] on the weekly volume of physical activity. Participants will be randomized into 3 Interventions: Control (standard, usual care), Audiobook, or Tempo-pace Synchronized Playlists (TSP). The investigators also aim to explore the effects of these interventions on mood, perceived exertion and dissociative attention among patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation.
The aim of this study was: to evaluate the effectiveness of a multicomponent pilot intervention in improving physical fitness (PF) and metabolic risk markers in children and adolescents; and examine if possible changes in PF are associated with metabolic risk markers in children and adolescents exposed to intervention. For such, a multicomponent pilot intervention was performed, consisting of sessions of physical exercise and nutrition education.The study included 35 children and adolescents (ages 7-13) divided into two groups: a intervention group (INT, n = 17) and a control one (CONT, n = 18). The sample underwent two moments of data collection (T0 and T1). The 1-hour exercise sessions were held based on an intensity above 65% of maximum HR. To assess the metabolic risk markers, analyzes of total cholesterol, HDL-C fraction, LDL-c fraction, triglycerides, blood glucose, insulin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were conducted in T0 and T1. Physical activity (PA) was assessed by accelerometry (Actigraph, GT3-X model, Florida) for 10 consecutive days. The health related PF components were evaluated throw different tests 20m Shuttle-run Test; handgrip dynamometry (TKK 5101 tightening D; Tokyo Japan); standing feet jump Test; Abdominal Test; trunk extension test; and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Motor fitness was assessed by coordinations Test für Kinder - KTK. To assess food consumption, a 24-hour recall was held. For statistical analysis, the t-Student test and General Linear Model (GLM) - ANCOVA for repeated measures test with post-hoc Bonferroni (p <0.05) were performed. Multilinear regressions were done to analyse associations between measured outcomes.
Context and Rationale: Uninterrupted sitting is associated with increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and death, even among people who are physically active. These relationships are likely due to increases in post-meal blood sugar observed when people sit for long periods (e.g. > 1 hour) without interruption. In contrast to sitting, standing results in large reductions in post-meal blood sugar levels. Our group has recently shown that sit-stand desks result in large (e.g. 2.5 hour/day) reductions in occupational sitting time. Taken together, these findings suggest that sit-stand desks may help to reduce post-meal blood sugar levels. However, this has yet to be examined in the field. Theoretical Approach and Objectives: The objective of this randomized crossover study is to determine whether people have lower blood sugar when using a sit-stand desk, in comparison to a desk that can only be used while sitting. Methods and Procedures: Sixteen participants will be asked to wear a continuous glucose monitor to measure their blood sugar levels during 2 separate conditions. During one condition, they will be asked to use a sit-stand desk to sit and/or stand as much as they like during 1 workday. During the other condition, they will be asked to work at a seated desk for 1 workday. Participants will be provided with identical meals to eat during each of the two conditions. We hypothesize that participants will have lower blood sugar levels on the day when they use the sit-stand desk, in comparison to the day using a traditional seated desk. Significance and Future Use: If our results support this hypothesis, this would suggest that sit-stand desks may be a useful way to reduce blood sugar levels in people at risk for diabetes. This could also lead to larger population-based interventions studying the health impact of sit-stand desks.
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) can be experienced by individuals with Prostate Cancer (PC), which can have profound effects on their well-being. Although physical activity has been shown to improve CRF, the recommended levels are generally not met. Step count and distance traveled information can help individuals to increase their physical activity. Wearable technology (WEAR) provides the user with feedback of their physical activity which can motivate behaviour change. Similarly, education workshops (EDU) on the effects of sedentary behaviour and physical activity may also reduce sedentary behaviour. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the effects of WEAR and EDU on sedentary behaviour and CRF, and to explore the feasibility of WEAR in this population. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned into WEAR, EDU, WEAR+EDU, or control over a three-month intervention. Assessments at baseline, post-intervention and a 3-month follow up will evaluate CRF, quality of life and level of sedentary behaviour, and use of WEAR devices. The results from this study will provide evidence-based knowledge on the impact of WEAR and EDU on sedentary behaviour and CRF, and an understanding on the use of technology within the PC population. These results can shape the development of programming for CRF and the use of scale-able technology-based interventions/approaches in this population.
The investigators are interested in using personalized, self-motivating messages to motivate people to exercise more.
Too many Norwegian adolescents experience severe body dissatisfaction (40-70 %), and strive to accomplish the "perfect body". At the same time, only 50 % meet the government's recommendations on physical activity and intake of fruits and vegetables. Also, 14-24 % has unhealthy sleeping habits. Optimizing these lifestyle factors is associated with physical and psychological health. These factors, along with the pressure to obtain the "perfect" body, are threatening the adolescent's physical and psychological health, jfr. Meld St nr 19. It is now a need for knowledge on how the investigators can contribute to promote positive body experience among the adolescents. It has recently, through a controlled study on elite youth athletes at Norwegian sports high schools, been shown that it is possible to change eating habits, improve body image and reduce new cases of eating disorder. It is now desirable to test an adapted program through a school-based program at regular Norwegian high school students (12th grade). Today, no controlled, school-based intervention studies with long-term follow-up have been conducted. The main aim of this project is to investigate if it is possible, through a school-based intervention program (Healthy Body Intervention), to promote positive body image, increase physical activity level, and healthy eating and sleeping habits in both boys and girls at Norwegian high schools. The intervention program will contribute with new evidence-based knowledge on the effect of an adapted health-promoting program.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease with metabolic alterations due mainly by the liberation of catabolic cytokines leading to changes in body composition as rheumatoid cachexia. Dynamic exercise (DE) has demonstrated to improve muscular, strength and joint function as well as inflammatory process. Also, a diet focused on the consumption of certain fatty acids like the Mediterranean is recommended to reduce inflammation. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a dynamic exercise program in combination with a Mediterranean diet in strength, joint mobility and disease activity in women with RA.
This study aims to investigate whether an actigraph, measuring in-hospital activity, used for a week after discharge from the ICU at Zealand University Hospital Køge, can predict physical function at three-month follow up. The hospital activity will be measured with actigraphy, a measurement tool that quantifies activity level. The activity will be measured for 7 days after ICU discharge. The actigraph is to be worn as a bracelet. The physical function will be measured with Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool (CPAx). CPAx is assessed at ICU discharge and after three months.
This is an eight-month research project using one group pretest-midst-posttest design. This study is based on self-efficacy and self-regulation of Social Cognitive Theory. The investigators will recruit 50 university students with a body mass index of 24 kg/m2 or above at one university campus. Participation is completely voluntary. After pretesting, a 12-week "Mi Band Step Challenge" will be launched immediately. Participants will be assessed with the validated instruments of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)-Taiwan short-form, Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ), self-efficacy and self-regulation questionnaires. Mi Band activity trackers will be used to monitor step counts. An ioi 353 body composition analyzer will be used to assess body composition. Data will be analyzed using generalized estimating equation (GEE). The expected outcomes of this study include: (1) "Mi Band Step Challenge" will be developed based on the theory, which is expected to be effective. If this is true, the intervention can be packaged and applied at different types of colleges and universities with overweight students. (2) "Mi Band Step Challenge" has the potential to be used for the reference of the healthy weight - physical activity, which is embedded in the School Health Promotion Program executed by the Ministry of Education. (3) The result of this study can serve as an example for the promotion of evidence-based health care.
The goal of this study to evaluate the association between Pokemon Go and physical activity through a survey among Pokemon Go players.