Physical exercise and health: A review

Adamu, Bappa; Sani, M U; Abdu, A

doi:10.4314/njm.v15i3.37214

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“…Regular PA has structural and functional beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system [24]. It guarantees the integrity of the endothelial function and vascular smooth muscle function, promotes the decrease of oxidative stress, decreases the sympathetic tone, enhances the parasympathetic autonomic tone and promotes the development of new muscular capillaries [22]- [25]. The PA also increases the maximal oxygen uptake, stroke volume, cardiac output, coronary artery function, the maximal systemic arteriovenous oxygen difference, cardiorespiratory fitness, and functional exercise capacity [26]- [29].…”

Section: Pal and Saudi Hrqolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physical Activity Level and Adult Saudi Health Related Quality of Life

El-Sobkey¹

2014

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Purpose: Physical inactivity in Saudi Arabia is a growing challenge to public health. This study aimed to define the relationship between the physical activity level (PAL) and adult Saudi healthrelated quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: Participants of this study were 100 Saudi adult aged from 18 -70 years. The 36-Item Short-Form Health Status Survey (SF-36) was used to measure the participant's HRQoL. The SF-36 is comprised of 8 domains. The electronic version of the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to categorize participants in terms of physical activity level into; inactive, moderately inactive, moderately active, and active. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests were used to treat the collected data. Results: Results showed that only 17% of the Saudi adults had active PAL. The PAL had significantly positive relationship with 4 domains of HRQoL including: physical functioning (P = 0.004), role limitations caused by physical health problems (P = 0.048), vitality (P = 0.009), and general health (P = 0.044). Results also confirmed that the younger the subject, the higher the PAL (P = 0.0001) and the better the HRQoL. This is true for all domains except the role limitations caused by emotional problems and emotional wellbeing. Conclusion: The poor physical activity level of adult Saudi negatively impacts their HRQoL.

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Section: Pal and Saudi Hrqolmentioning

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Physical Activity Level and Adult Saudi Health Related Quality of Life

El-Sobkey¹

2014

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“…Evidence regarding the health benefits of physical activity are overwhelming [19,20]. Individuals who are more physically active have these benefits [19]. Regular physical activity has beneficial effects on the vascular system.…”

Section: Physical Activity Of Niqab Wearing Saudi Womenmentioning

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“…The World Health Organization advises aerobic physical activity of structured or unstructured character at moderateintensity for 150 min, 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity throughout a week as means of health enhancement [23,24]. Moderate physical activity is proven to reduce in a significant way the risk of appearance of ischemic heart disease in healthy adults of both sexes through lowering of blood pressure, improving the glucose tolerance, reducing the obesity, and improving the lipid profile [19][20][21][22]25]. It increases the maximal oxygen uptake, stroke volume, cardiac output, coronary artery function, and the maximal systemic arteriovenous oxygen difference [26][27][28].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These effects are both structural and functional [21]. Regular physical activity guarantees the integrity of the endothelial function and vascular smooth muscle function, promotes the decrease of oxidative stress, decreases the sympathetic tone, enhances the parasympathetic autonomic tone, and prompts the development of new muscular capillaries [19][20][21][22]. In addition moderate aerobic effort has positive effects on fibrinolysis, blood viscosity, and vascular tone [19][20][21].…”

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“…Physical activity is defined by the world health organization as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure [18]. Evidence regarding the health benefits of physical activity are overwhelming [19,20]. Individuals who are more physically active have these benefits [19].…”

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Brief communication (Original). The effect of physical activity on 6-minute walked distance among niqab wearing healthy Saudi women

2014

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Background: Wearing a face veil (niqab) was found to have a negative effect on the ventilatory function of Saudi adult women, which may challenge their functional exercise capacity. Objectives: To investigate the effect of physical activity on a 6-minute walked distance (6-MWD) among young adult niqab-wearing healthy Saudi women. Materials and Methods: Forty healthy young Saudi women were recruited for this study. The study participants (aged 22.8 ± 2.5 years) were selected from students and administrative staff at King Saud University. They were normotensive, nonsmokers, and of normal or mildly overweight. They were divided into 2 groups on basis of niqab wearing. A 6-minute walk test was implemented as measure of the participant's functional exercise capacity. Their physical activity level was expressed as low, moderate, or high levels using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Comparisons between the basal physiological characters of the 2 groups, 6-MWD, and physical activity level were conducted. A two-way independent ANOVA was used to study the interaction of niqab wearing and the physical activity level on the 6-MWD for niqab wearing women. Results: Women in the niqab wearing group had a significantly higher physical activity level and longer 6-MWD than those in the niqab nonwearing group (370.7 ± 62.95 and 510.0 ± 81.75 m (mean ± SD) respectively). Conclusion: A physically active lifestyle improves and preserves the functional exercise capacity reflected by longer 6-MWD among the physically active niqab-wearing Saudi adult healthy women compared with less active women who did not wear the niqab.

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