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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"lifestyle physical activity"”.
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Improving physical activity adherence: the effects of self-control strategies, telephone prompting using lifestyle physical activity
Increasing individual's physical activity in our country is a primary health promotion and disease prevention concern. Yet, much of the population remains sedentary and thus, at increased risk for several diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia. Unfortunately, …
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Testing a brief, theory-guided video chat intervention for enhancing self-efficacy and lifestyle physical activity among low active working adults
… the many health benefits of engaging in regular physical activity, American adults’ physical activity levels are generally low (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017a. The most common reported barrier for low activity is lack of time (Bellows-Riecken & Rhodes, 2008; Cohen-Mansfield, …
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The effect of structured and lifestyle physical activity interventions on the bone health and body composition of 9-11 year old children
… of risk factors for health and a decline in physical activity. Obesity is major health risk factor for a number of other chronic diseases, some of which are prevalent in children. Regular physical activity is associated with reduced adiposity, healthier metabolic status lower risk factors of …
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Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
… that all individuals will benefit from regular physical activity. Unfortunately, young adults including college and university students are not physically active on a regular basis worldwide. In the developing world particularly in Sub- Saharan Africa, physical inactivity along with tobacco use, …
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Physical Activity Levels In Obese And Non-Obese Women And Their Relationship With Body Mass Index, Perceived Self-Efficacy, Perceived Benefits And Barriers Of Exercise, And Commitment To A Plan Of Action
… women with a focus on the behavioral outcome of physical activity (leisure & lifestyle). A group of 137 women, aged 18-50 participated in this study. BMI was found to be positively correlated to an individual's perceived barriers to action. Findings did not support the hypothesis that as BMI …
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Exploring the impact of lifestyle and physical fitness on childhood overweight and obesity prevention in schoolchildren: a quasi-experimental study assessing the effectiveness of a multimodal intervention in the province of Cádiz. The PREVIENE-CÁDIZ Study
… approaches aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing physical fitness to prevent overweight and obesity among 8 to 9-year-old schoolchildren of the province of Cadiz. The research encompasses three main studies conducted in the province of Cadiz, Spain, employing a …
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A transtheoretical model intervention to help Greek students adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle
Physical activity is positively related to a number of health benefits that influence morbidity and mortality during childhood, adolescence and adulthood. However, an epidemic of physical inactivity is quickly expanding worldwide and particularly affecting the Greek population. Early life periods …