Influence of sedentary behavior and physical condition on health related quality of life in older adults: a 4 year observation of changes in fitness levels, health related quality of life and sedentary time
Abstract:The present thesis analyzes the effect of sedentary behavior (SB) and fitness level on the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in older adults. The work is framed within the EXERNET project. This doctoral thesis examines the influences of SB and fitness on HRQoL with 2 different perspectives: cross-sectional and longitudinal. The EXERNET study began in 2008 as a cross-sectional research to study physical condition and body composition in older adults. In 2012, the project was prolonged and a longitudinal st… Show more
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