Physical activity of middle-age adults aged 50–65 years in view of health recommendations

Mynarski, Władysław; Rozpara, Michał; Nawrocka, Agnieszka; Borek, Zbigniew; Powerska, Aneta; Garbaciak, Wiesław

doi:10.1007/s11556-014-0138-z

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“…The results of these studies almost commonly present higher values among males than females [16,25,28,29]. Such a comparison conducted among university students with the use of the IPAQ is also to the benefit of males [20,21,26,30].…”

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“…Although various methods are applied for the measurement of physical activity, at present, studies with the use of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) are the most appreciated, and it has been stated that this instrument is a very reliable method for assessing physical activity [12]. Currently, this questionnaire is applied in many countries [13,14,15,16,17,18,19], including Poland, in studies of a relatively large population among school adolescents [20,21,22,23] and other socio-occupational groups [20,24,25]. The IPAQ research instrument allows the presentation and comparison of studies carried out in various countries.…”

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Variations in physical activity of male and female students from the Ukraine in health-promoting life style

Bergier

Tsos³

2017

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction. A large-scale research was performed concerning issues relating to physical activity as an important factor in a healthy lifestyle and involved observing the differences among males and females as future elites of the Ukraine. Objective. The objective of the research is to assess the physical activity of students from the Ukraine, considering such factors as: gender, leisure time, time spent sitting, sports performed or intended to be performed, and the BMI. Materials and method. The extended version of the IPAQ, supplemented with 3 original questions by the authors, was applied to a 2,125-strong student group from 12 majors of the University of Luck, Ukraine. Results. Students from Ukraine portrayed a positive picture of physical activity with significantly higher values in male students of both total activity and its fields, i.e. sports activity and work (studying). The male students performed better in their fitness (condition) self-assessment and the amount of time spent sitting, whereas the female students had better BMI results. Both genders differed considerably in their choice of sport-recreational activities. Conclusions. Females more than males demonstrated lower indices of participation in physical activity, which did not permit the formulation of a positive assessment of their lifestyle. A positive phenomenon is the normal BMI and trace values of overweight in women, exactly the reverse to males.

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Variations in physical activity of male and female students from the Ukraine in health-promoting life style

Bergier

Tsos³

2017

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…In many scientific studies undertaken for the sake of human health the role of physical activity is often emphasized (Blair, for an objective demonstration of the fact that it tends to be lower among women (Frömel et al, 1999, Suchomel et al, 2008, Mynarski et al, 2014. These results were also confirmed by gender-based studies among university students (Mynarski et al 2009, Biernat 2011, Soğuksu 2011.…”

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Physical Activity and Eating Habits Among Female Students From Ukraine

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Tsos³

2015

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Summary: Physical activity and eating habits are very important determinants of health. The aim of the study is to demonstrate relationship between the level of activity and eating habits of students. The study involved 1,291 female students with an average age of 19.5, from 12 fields of study of the National University in Lutsk, Ukraine. In order to assess the activity levels the authors applied long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and eating habits were surveyed via a questionnaire prepared at the Institute of Agricultural Medicine in Lublin. With regards to behaviors related to eating habits a significantly higher activity was observed in people suffering from fear of food. In the case of behaviors related to care for the appearance and the figure, a higher physical activity was shown among students performing exercises to reduce and to gain weight. Very insignificant use of the test participants of unhealthy means indicates appropriate health-promoting attitudes of the female students.

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“…These complaints are often interdependent and overlapping, resulting in serious social and economic consequences. This situation has contributed to the increased interest in lifestyle and its impact on the health and functional abilities of the elderly [3].…”

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Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement

Nawrocka

Mynarski

Cholewa

2017

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Nawrocka A, Mynarski W, Cholewa J. Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2017; 24(4): 632-635. doi: 0.5604/12321966.1231388 Abstract Introduction and objective. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining the health and functional fitness of elderly people. The aim of the study was to determine the number of senior women meeting the physical activity guidelines, and their level of functional fitness in comparison to women who are not sufficiently physically active. Materials and method. The study involved 61 women, aged 60-75. Physical activity was monitored on seven consecutive days of the week, using a triaxial accelerometer ActiGraph GT3X. Results of the assessment of physical activity were verified against the Global Recommendations of Physical Activity for Health. The Senior Fitness Test (Fullerton Test) was used to evaluate functional fitness. Results. In the studied group, 36.1% achieved the recommended level of physical activity. All those examined mainly undertook physical activity of low intensity. Vigorous physical activity during the week was noted in only 6 seniors. Women who met the recommendations of physical activity achieved significantly better results in test trials, e.g. Chair Stands, Up and Go, Six Minute Step Test. Conclusions. Adherence to physical activity guidelines was associated with better functional fitness of older women. However, less than half of the examined seniors met the Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health.

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Physical activity of middle-age adults aged 50–65 years in view of health recommendations

Cited by 23 publications

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Variations in physical activity of male and female students from the Ukraine in health-promoting life style

Variations in physical activity of male and female students from the Ukraine in health-promoting life style

Physical Activity and Eating Habits Among Female Students From Ukraine

Adherence to physical activity guidelines and functional fitness of elderly women, using objective measurement

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