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Epidemiology of leisure, transportation, occupational, and household physical activity: prevalence and associated factors
(Champaign, 2009)
Background: To estimate the prevalence of and identify factors associated with physical activity in leisure, transportation, occupational, and household settings. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study aimed at investigating ...
Is fatigue after work a barrier for leisure-time physical activity? Cross-sectional study among 10,000 adults from the general working population
(2018-04-01)
Aim: In spite of the many health-related benefits of regular physical activity, fatiguing work may be a barrier to performing leisure-time physical activity. This study investigates the association between work-related ...
Factors associated with leisure-time physical activity among patients undergoing hemodialysis
(2015-11-27)
Background: End-stage renal disease patients are characterized by low levels of physical activity, especially during leisure time. However, the recognition of variables associated with patterns of physical activity in this ...
Effects of type of physical exercise and leisure activities on the depression scores of obese Brazilian adolescent girls
(Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica, 2005-11-01)
Several studies have indicated that depressive states may lead to hypokinesia with diminished metabolic rate and energy use. Hypokinesia associated with certain eating behaviors may lead to an unfavorable energy balance ...
Public spaces leisure in Rio Claro - SP (Brazil): Quality, distribution, and social vulnerability
(2021-01-01)
Aim: Describe public leisure spaces in a city in the state of São Paulo, associating distribution, quantity, and quality of attributes to the São Paulo Index of Social Vulnerability (IPVS). Methods: Descriptive observational ...
Factors associated with physical-activity performance by older individuals in a medium-sized city in São Paulo State, Brazil
(2013)
Physical activity has been scientifically discussed as fundamental in the process of healthy ageing. Hence, this study aimed at determining the factors that influence older people to perform physical activities. The complete ...
Association between leisure-time physical activity and C-reactive protein levels in adults, in the city of Salvador, Brazil
(Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2009)
Background: Leisure time physical activity (LTPA), defined as any type of bodily movement performed during leisure time, is associated with a reduction in the risk for many cardiovascular injuries. Objective: To investigate ...
New meaning for the emotional state of the elderly, from a leisure standpoint
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2008-01-01)
Continuing developments in science and technology that affect many dimensions of human life, especially those related to longevity, require responses from social policies and programmes to enable quality-of-life improvements ...
Prevalence of leisure-time physical activity and associated factors: a population-based study in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2008-2009
(Cadernos Saude PublicaRio De JanieroBrasil, 2013)