Self‐rated wellbeing and physical activity associations in European older adults

Peralta, Miguel; Martins, João; Chávez, Francisco Gómez; Almanzar, Paola Cortés; Marques, Adilson

doi:10.1080/17461391.2018.1469672

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“…Our results suggest that the use of the 'rewards-for-exercise' application Sweatcoin is associated with a shortterm increase in self-reported physical activity, life satisfaction, positive affect, and sleep quality while it was not associated with changes in device-measured physical activity. The findings are in line with previous studies showing that self-monitoring and rewarding applications contribute to increased exercise levels [19,40,45], SWB [3,6,8,18,31,39,42], and sleep quality [26]. Several mechanistic pathways have been suggested by which physical activity may improve sleep quality which involve changes in circadian regulation, increased build-up of sleep pressure, and decrease in anxiety symptoms related to improved ability to relax [26,47].…”

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“…Physical activity is associated with better health and wellbeing [3,6,8,18,31,39,42]. Regular physical exercise reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure among healthy adults [11], improves health indicators in chronic patients [46], and is known for its therapeutic effects on mental health, particularly on reducing depressive symptoms [10].…”

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Can a ‘rewards-for-exercise app’ increase physical activity, subjective well-being and sleep quality? An open-label single-arm trial among university staff with low to moderate physical activity levels

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Background This study examined the impact of a ‘rewards-for-exercise’ mobile application on physical activity, subjective well-being and sleep quality among 148 employees in a UK university with low to moderate physical activity levels. Methods A three-month open-label single-arm trial with a one-year follow-up after the end of the trial. Participants used the Sweatcoin application which converted their outdoor steps into a virtual currency used for the purchase of products available at the university campus’ outlets, using an in-app marketplace. The primary outcome measure was self-reported physical activity. Secondary measures included device-measured physical activity, subjective well-being (i.e., life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect), and self-reported sleep quality. Results The findings show an increase in self-reported physical activity (d = 0.34), life satisfaction (d = 0.31), positive affect (d = 0.29), and sleep quality (d = 0.22) during the three-month trial period. Conclusion The study suggests that mobile incentives-for-exercise applications might increase physical activity levels, positive affect, and sleep quality, at least in the short term. The observed changes were not sustained 12 months after the end of the trial.

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Can a ‘rewards-for-exercise app’ increase physical activity, subjective well-being and sleep quality? An open-label single-arm trial among university staff with low to moderate physical activity levels

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“…Resistance training is among the most widely recommended forms of physical activity for older populations. It slows down the loss of muscle mass [ 10 , 11 , 12 ], and favorably affects functional independence [ 13 ], cognitive abilities [ 14 ] and self-esteem [ 15 ]. Resistance training may prevent the onset of type-2 diabetes or play a role in its treatment, lower blood pressure, regulate lipid balance, and increase bone tissue density [ 16 ].…”

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The Effect of a Mixed Circuit of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Body Composition in Older Adults—Retrospective Study

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Zasadzka

Trzmiel

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Ageing is inevitably associated with body composition changes, such as loss of muscle mass, increase in the total fat mass, and unfavorable reduction of subcutaneous fat. Physical activity exerts significant effects on the body composition. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of two different weekly doses of resistance-aerobic training on the body composition in older people. The study consisted in a retrospective data analysis of fitness club members aged ≥60. The trainees participated in resistance-aerobic training sessions two or three times/week for a minimum of two months. A body composition analysis was performed before and after the training sessions. Group 1 (36 subjects) and Group 2 (28 subjects) had two and three training sessions/week, respectively. A higher skeletal muscle mass was found in Group 1 and lower waist-hip-ratio indices were observed in Group 2. No statistically significant differences were found in the body mass, skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, total body water, lean mass, body mass index, visceral fat area between both groups. The number of training session/week proved to be statistically insignificant for all investigated variables. Resistance-aerobic training with two sessions/week may be as effective in maintaining proper body composition in older people as the same training at the dose of three sessions/week.

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“…Physical activity was assessed at baseline as the number of sessions of moderate to vigorous physical activity of at least 20 min per week. This single measure of physical activity has been used in previous studies among older adults [ 32 ]. High physical activity was categorized as ≥7 sessions of at least 20 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, when low physical activity was defined as < 7 sessions.…”

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Body mass index and cognitive decline among community-living older adults: the modifying effect of physical activity

Pitrou¹,

Vasiliadis²,

Hudon

2022

Eur Rev Aging Phys Act

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Objective To examine the associations between BMI categories and subsequent 3-year cognitive decline among older adults, and to test whether physical activity modifies the associations. Methods Study sample included n = 1028 cognitively unimpaired older adults participating in the Étude sur la Santé des Aînés (ESA)-Services longitudinal study and followed 3 years later. Cognitive decline was defined as a decrease of > 3 points in MMSE scores between baseline and follow-up. BMI categories (normal weight (reference), underweight, overweight, obese) were derived from self-reported weight and height. Moderate to vigorous physical activity of ≥20 min (# of times per week) was self-reported. The presence of chronic disorders was ascertained from administrative and self-reported data. Logistic regression analyses were used to study the risk of cognitive decline associated with BMI categories stratified by weekly physical activity (≥140 min), the presence of metabolic, cardiovascular and anxio-depressive disorders. Results In the overall sample, there was no evidence that underweight, overweight, or obesity, as compared to normal weight, was associated with cognitive decline, after adjusting for sociodemographic, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities. Individuals with overweight reporting high physical activity had lower odds of cognitive decline (OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.07–0.89), whereas no association was observed in individuals with overweight reporting low physical activity (OR = 0.85, 95% CI = 0.41–1.75). Among participants with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, individuals with overweight reporting high physical activity had lower odds of cognitive decline (OR = 0.09, 95% CI = 0.01–0.59 and OR = 0.03, 95% CI = 0.01–0.92 respectively), whereas no association was observed in those with low physical activity. Conclusion Physical activity modifies the association between overweight and cognitive decline in older adults overall, as in those with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. Results highlight the importance of promoting and encouraging regular physical activity in older adults with overweight as prevention against cognitive decline.

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Self‐rated wellbeing and physical activity associations in European older adults

Abstract: Physical activity promotion should be stressed as a meaningful strategy to improve people's wellbeing overall. This strategy has special importance when considering the older adult population.

Cited by 16 publications

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Can a ‘rewards-for-exercise app’ increase physical activity, subjective well-being and sleep quality? An open-label single-arm trial among university staff with low to moderate physical activity levels

Can a ‘rewards-for-exercise app’ increase physical activity, subjective well-being and sleep quality? An open-label single-arm trial among university staff with low to moderate physical activity levels

The Effect of a Mixed Circuit of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Body Composition in Older Adults—Retrospective Study

Body mass index and cognitive decline among community-living older adults: the modifying effect of physical activity

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