Work

Comment on “physical activity volume, intensity and life expectancy”

Year: 2024

Type: letter

Abstract: • Higher combinations of volume and intensity of physical activity are associated with increased longevity in older adults enrolled in the UK Biobank study. • Compared to more active older adults, the least active gain the most longevity by adding a 10-min and a 30-min brisk walk to their usual daily physical activity habits. • Researchers and practitioners may need to familiarize themselves with new accelerometer scoring metrics, which use average acceleration units and intensity gradients. • Analyzing research on physical activity and life expectancy by gender is crucial due to differences between men and women in their physiological responses and mortality rates.

Source: Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100998

Authors: Barbara E. Ainsworth, Zeyun Feng

Institutions: Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403465043

Cites: 15

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10