Association between Biologic Outcomes and Objectively Measured Physical Activity Accumulated in ≥ 10-Minute Bouts and < 10-Minute Bouts

• Published in: American journal of health promotion Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 143 - 151
• Main Authors: Loprinzi, Paul D., Cardinal, Bradley J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2013
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Blood Glucose - analysis; Cholesterol, LDL - blood; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Status; Humans; Male; Metabolic Syndrome - epidemiology; Middle Aged; Motor Activity - physiology; Nutrition Surveys; Regression Analysis; Sex Factors; Time Factors; Triglycerides - blood; United States - epidemiology; Young Adult; Setting: population, representative, national; Health; Structured Exercise; Manuscript format: research; Study design: cross-sectional; Health focus: physical activity, exercise; Research purpose: relationship testing; Active Lifestyle; Epidemiology; Prevention Research; Target population age: adults; Outcome measure: biologic health parameters; Bouts; Target population circumstances: race/ethnicity; Strategy: behavior change, education

Purpose. Examine whether nonbout physical activity (i.e., <10 minutes' duration of physical activity [PA]) demonstrates a stronger association with health outcomes than bout physical activity (i.e., ≥ 10 minutes' duration). Design. Cross-sectional study. Setting. NHANES 2003–2006. Subje...