Physical activity as the main factor affecting body composition of the visually impaired

Olszewska, Anita; Jackowiak, Anna; Chwałczyńska, Agnieszka; Sobiech, Krzysztof A.

doi:10.1515/physio-2017-0002

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“…Therefore, the latest WHO guidelines, in addition to the recommendations for physical activity, pay great attention to the need to limit sedentary lifestyle and replace it with even low-intensity activity [3] Limiting physical activity affects the quality of life, as well as health. Adequate physical activity not only influences one's mental health, but also helps maintain a correct body mass [4][5][6]. This plays a vital role in the preservation of health.…”

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Changes in Body Mass and Composition of the Body as Well as Physical Activity and Time Spent in Front of the Monitor by Students of the Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences during the Period of COVID-19 Restrictions

Chwałczyńska

Andrzejewski

2021

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The aim of the study is to assess the impact of changes in daily physical activity during the blockade (March 2020–February 2021) on the mass and segmental composition of the body of young people. Material and research methods: In total, 120 people from the sports and medical university aged 19.8 (±0.8) years, average height 173.2 (±9.2) cm, body mass 66.1 (±12.8), and BMI 19.2 (±5.9) kg/m2. The research was carried out in two stages. The total and segmental body mass of the respondents and the change in physical activity during the pandemic were assessed twice (December 2019, February 2021). There was a statistically significant increase in body mass in men, an increase in total fat mass in women, and statistically significant changes in the distribution of fat mass in both sexes. Conclusions: In the studied group, there was a change in the forms of physical activity from strength and group activity to endurance activity (running forms, cycling.) and individual activity. The subjects showed a statistically significant increase in body fat, regardless of gender, and in the upper limbs in men.

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Changes in Body Mass and Composition of the Body as Well as Physical Activity and Time Spent in Front of the Monitor by Students of the Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences during the Period of COVID-19 Restrictions

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2021

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“…Previous studies have shown that visual impairment is associated with a low quality of life [3], as it causes a variety of difficulties in daily activities and limits interactions and independence. One significant problem that this particular population has faced is a sedentary lifestyle due to difficulties in transportation and mobility [4].…”

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Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO2max and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment

Papadopoulos,

Michailidis,

Metaxas

et al. 2023

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Aerobic capacity is crucial for the performance of soccer players; however, the relationship between VO2max and the running performance of soccer players with visual impairment is not known. Possibly finding relationships would help in the training process, as training would be more targeted. Additionally, both bodyweight and relative VO2max are factors that affect people’s health and wellness. From the literature, it appears that there are no studies that present the normal profile of soccer players with visual impairment. The aims of this study were to (a) determine the differences in VO2max between soccer players and sedentary men with visual impairment; (b) to assess the relationship between the VO2max of players with visual impairment and the distance covered in a soccer match and (c) to describe a profile of physiological parameters and distance running during a soccer match. Six male soccer players with VI and six male sedentary people with VI participated in this study. Anthropometric characteristics (age, height, bodyweight, body fat (BF), body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory markers (VO2max, maximum heart rate (HRmax), respiratory exchange ratio (RER)) and the running performance of soccer players during matches were measured, and the VO2max of all the participants was measured in a laboratory. Mann–Whitney U test was used to evaluate differences between sedentary and soccer players’ anthropometric characteristics and performance. A correlation analysis by Spearman’s’ method was used to examine relationships between VO2max and the rest of the physical values during the match. The level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. The soccer players’ weight was 33% lower, and their BMI was 23% lower than that of sedentary men (p = 0.023, η2 = 0.457 and p = 0.048, η2 = 0.394, respectively). The relative body mass VO2max of the athletes was 42.9% higher in comparison with sedentary men with VI (p = 0.002, η2 = 0.755). No correlations were found between VO2max and match running performance (p = 0.957, r = −0.029) or other parameters during the match in soccer players with VI. In conclusion, relative VO2max is not related to the match running performance of soccer players. The tactics applied by the team, the style of play and the position of the player may affect the distances covered. Also, as expected, the soccer players showed lower bodyweight and higher relative VO2max. However, this is the first study to observe the level of these differences.

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“…To achieve this, moderate physical activity (PA) is essential, in addition to a healthy diet and better mental health. In fact, it has been reported that additional PA has a positive effect on body composition and physical fitness in people with visual impairments [ 4 ].…”

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Assessment of Physical Activity and Related Factors among Adults with Visual Impairments in Japan

Tatsuta

Inayama²,

Yamanaka

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In Japan, there is a lack of physical activity data on health and disease among people with visual impairments, making it difficult to develop specific strategies for health promotion. This study aimed to identify moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among people with visual impairments in Japan, to examine the percentage of them who meet the MVPA recommended activity, and to identify factors related to MVPA. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed a survey of 169 adults with visual impairments. The relationship between MVPA and related factors was analyzed using binomial logistic regression analysis. The median MVPA was 46 min/day for men and 36 min/day for women, respectively, aged < 65 years, and 26 min/day for men and 34 min/day for women, respectively, aged ≥ 65 years. Seventy-eight percent of the subjects achieved the recommendations by the WHO, and 28% of the subjects < 65 years had achieved the MVPA of 60 min/day recommended by the Japanese Active Guide. Self-efficacy (SE) for PA, recommended PA implementation behavior, subjective walking speed, and exercise habits were significantly associated with MVPA. The current status of MVPA time among people with visual impairments in Japan, as revealed by this study, indicates that it is important to set realistic goals and plan a step-by-step process to achieve the recommendation. In the future, it will be important to develop a program that encourages the improvement of SE and promotes PA.

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Physical activity as the main factor affecting body composition of the visually impaired

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References 41 publications

Changes in Body Mass and Composition of the Body as Well as Physical Activity and Time Spent in Front of the Monitor by Students of the Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences during the Period of COVID-19 Restrictions

Changes in Body Mass and Composition of the Body as Well as Physical Activity and Time Spent in Front of the Monitor by Students of the Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences during the Period of COVID-19 Restrictions

Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO2max and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment

Assessment of Physical Activity and Related Factors among Adults with Visual Impairments in Japan

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