Must we tell people to be less active? The dilemma of physical activity recommendations from a holistic health perspective

Gelius, Peter; Till, Maike; Messing, Sven; Tcymbal, Antonina; Abu-Omar, Karim

doi:10.1007/s12662-023-00912-8

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s12662-023-00912-8

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Must we tell people to be less active? The dilemma of physical activity recommendations from a holistic health perspective

Peter Gelius,

Maike Till,

Sven Messing

et al.

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Sustainable development in sport and physical activity—perspectives and challenges

Lohmann,

Tittlbach,

Steinbauer

2024

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Sustainable development in sport and physical activity—perspectives and challenges

Lohmann,

Tittlbach,

Steinbauer

2024

Ger J Exerc Sport Res

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Physical Activity as a Victim, a Perpetrator, or Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis?

Gelius,

Messing,

Tcymbal

et al. 2024

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Humanity is facing a polycrisis, including climate change, loss of biodiversity, and economic inequalities. This commentary examines the role of physical activity (PA) research in the context of climate change, highlighting 3 perspectives: PA as a victim, as a perpetrator, and as part of the solution. The first perspective conceptualizes PA as a victim of climate change, as heat waves, extreme weather events, and high ozone levels pose a threat to health-enhancing PA and sports; adaptation strategies are needed and potentially lifesaving. The second perspective describes PA as a perpetrator to climate change due to the significant carbon footprint of some forms of PA and sport. The third perspective focuses on PA as a solution to climate change, as some forms of PA—such as active transport and urban gardening—have both individual and planetary health benefits. In addition, PA provides health benefits in extreme situations by reducing stress and maintaining health in times of crisis. Each of these 3 perspectives can guide future research in the field of PA and health.

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Must we tell people to be less active? The dilemma of physical activity recommendations from a holistic health perspective

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Sustainable development in sport and physical activity—perspectives and challenges

Sustainable development in sport and physical activity—perspectives and challenges

Physical Activity as a Victim, a Perpetrator, or Part of the Solution to the Climate Crisis?

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