Australia's Inactivity Crisis Measured for First Time: What the Data Shows ABS study tracking 4,000 Australians shows just 4 minutes daily vigorous exercise, nearly 12 hours of inactivity, and rising sleep debt.

Australia's Inactivity Crisis Measured for First Time: What the Data Shows

#AusHealth #PhysicalActivity #AustralianData #PublicHealth #AusNews

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Two people walking outdoors promoting a Shared Learning Event on link roles in person-centred social care at St. Thomas Centre, Ardwick on March 31.

Next week: Join us on Tuesday in Manchester for a conversation on the role of link workers and context in person-centred social care.

Speakers: Zoe Hammett, Charlotte Leonhardsen, Reg Patel and Beth Sutcliffe.

Book: https://ow.ly/cWI750YzRyK

#SocialCare #PhysicalActivity #Health #Wellbeing

“He [Superintendent Meredith] wanted to puzzle and reason and theorize, and he always found the rhythm of a steady walk conducive to mental action.”

The Sussex Downs Murder
by John Bude
p. 71

#PhysicalActivity #Walking

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Join us in Cádiz, Spain 🇪🇸 for an inspiring conference bringing together researchers and practitioners in #behavioralnutrition and #physicalactivity.
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Engaging in vigorous #physicalactivity can indeed elevate oxidative stress levels within the body. So, the more active you are, the more you need to eat #fruits & #vegetables for their #antioxidants. #healthyaging #aging

📢 New at #IJBNPA! What's the best way to promote #PhysicalActivity for #BreastCancer survivors? Different approaches, different outcomes.
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Increasing Physical Activity in Educational Settings Using Mixed Reality Technology: Iterative Formative Study Background: As physical education classes are lost to budget cuts and recess is canceled to meet standardized testing goals, the modern school day has become dominated by sedentary digital activities. To reverse this trend, current interventions have focused on reducing screen time. However, instead of fighting this digital invasion, this study examined the use of technology, specifically mixed reality, to turn screen time from sedentary into active time, promoting physical activity in a classroom setting. Objective: The primary aim of this study was to iteratively develop and test a mixed reality prototype that promotes physical activity (eg, jumping, squatting, and punching) during a digital classroom activity. The primary outcomes were the percentage of active time during the activity, a breakdown of the intensity of that active time, and an evaluation of the prototype’s #usability. Methods: Between November 2023 and April 2025, a multidisciplinary research team developed a prototype and evaluated it during 2 rounds of pilot-testing. Participants were aged 10 to 15 years and attended local middle schools. Physical activity was assessed using a medical-grade, hip-worn accelerometer (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT). Acceptability was assessed using a validated questionnaire (the System #usability Scale) that has a maximum score of 100. To collect feedback for prototype improvements, semistructured interviews were conducted after each round of pilot-testing. Results: In the first round of pilot-testing, students (n=22) were active for 46.0% (6.9, SD 2.7 minutes) of the headset session, which lasted 15 (SD 0) minutes. After improving the prototype using feedback from the first round, students in the second round (n=10) were active for 5.8 (SD 3.1) minutes (62.4%) of the web-based assignment, which lasted 9.3 (SD 2.41) minutes, while still reporting “good” acceptability scores (mean 73.8, SD 17.2). There were no significant differences in acceptability ratings between the 2 pilot-testing rounds (=.16), nor were there differences between boys and girls in round 1 (=.79) or round 2 (=.61). Conclusions: The results of this iterative study indicate that mixed reality can be used to elicit physical activity in a classroom setting, at least for short assignments. However, further research is needed to determine longer-term use and effectiveness.

JMIR Formative Res: Increasing Physical Activity in Educational Settings Using Mixed Reality Technology: Iterative Formative Study #PhysicalActivity #MixedReality #EdTech #ActiveLearning #Education

Exergames Could Improve Mood in Older Adults - Aging-US Authors A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on March 18, 2026, titled “What are the effects of exergames on the mood states of older people? A systematic review of experimental studies, impact...

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"What are the effects of exergames on the mood states of older people? A systematic review of experimental studies, impacts on mental health and recommendations"

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#aging #mentalhealth #physicalactivity #games #press

Effects of climate change on physical inactivity: a panel data study across 156 countries from 2000 to 2022 Rising temperatures are projected to increase the prevalence of physical inactivity, translating into additional premature deaths and productivity losses, especially in tropical regions. Prioritising ...

Effects of #ClimateChange on physical inactivity

Rising temperatures will increase physical inactivity, leading to additional premature deaths and productivity losses, esp in tropical regions

#Environment #PhysicalActivity #Health #Exercise #Science #World

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🔆 #PaperSpotlight:
“What are the effects of exergames on the mood states of older people? A systematic review of experimental studies, impacts on mental health and recommendations” @udesc-cefid.bsky.social

🔗 doi.org/10.18632/aging.206361

#aging #quote #mentalhealth #physicalactivity #exercise #oa

🎥 #AgingShort:
“What are the effects of exergames on the mood states of older people? A systematic review of experimental studies, impacts on mental health and recommendations”
@udesc-cefid.bsky.social

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#aging #review #mentalhealth #physicalactivity #electronicgames #oa

📢 New at #IJBNPA! Can a novel #MusicVisual guided #PhysicalActivity program improve #Health outcomes in adults with intellectual disabilities? Find out below.
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Physical activity for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome - Nunan, D - 2022 | Cochrane Library Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.

#CochraneDaily Around your health in 100 Cochrane Reviews #21
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
@Cochrane.org Review found that yoga, treadmill exercise or support to increase physical activity may improve symptoms
#IBS #PhysicalActivity #yoga
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Young cricketer in purple shirt and helmet preparing to bat indoors with smiling opposition player nearby.

“Our bodies are made to move, yet movement has been designed out of daily life.”

We contributed to this Neighbourhood Health blog on embedding #PhysicalActivity into #Neighbourhoods to improve #Health, communities, and everyday spaces.

👉 Read: https://ow.ly/OMem50YwPtK

#UrbanDesign

#FactFriday 👉 Did you know?
Accelerometers have been used in research since the 80s/90s — long before fitness trackers. The earliest pedometers date back all the way to the late 19th century. ⏱️
They laid the foundation for today’s wearable-based activity measurement.

#Wearables #PhysicalActivity

How does blood pressure vary throughout the day? #bloodpressure #hypertension #physicalactivity How does blood pressure vary throughout the day? #bloodpressure #hypertension #physicalactivity

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Committee backs resolution encouraging daily physical activity in Arizona schools The Senate Education Committee gave HCR 2015 a due-pass recommendation after advocates urged schools to provide at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity and display Dietary Guidelines for Americans; committee vote: 6–0–1.

Arizona's Senate Education Committee is taking a bold step to boost children's health by recommending at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity in schools!

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#AZ #ArizonaSchools #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PhysicalActivity

mHealth Intervention to Promote Nonexercise Physical Activity in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Secondary Analysis and Implementation Study Background: Physical activity (PA) has an important role in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Interventions with mobile-based technology (mobile health [mHealth]) seem promising in PA promotion, but their behavioral framework is often vague, and the implementation is seldom reported. Objective: This paper examines perceived behavior change needs and implementation of an mHealth approach in increasing nonexercise PA in patients with T2D. Methods: A 3-arm mHealth intervention was conducted in primary care. Information on perceived behavior change needs was collected with a modified capability, opportunity, motivation—behavior (COM-B) questionnaire before the intervention from a separate sample of patients with T2D (n=25) and at the intervention baseline (n=119). Implementation evaluation focused on the fidelity and acceptability of the main arm of the intervention (n=39), which included 24-hour accelerometer use, a smartphone app with personal feedback, a PA leaflet, a YouTube video on walking, and individual counseling with 3 face-to-face sessions and 4 telephone contacts. Data on fidelity were accumulated during the intervention through counseling cards and cloud computing. Data on acceptability were collected with a questionnaire at the end of the intervention (Likert scale from 1 to 5). Data analysis was mainly descriptive. Results: The participants’ responses revealed 3 items in capability and 2 in motivation, which stood out as perceived behavior change needs. Moreover, the main intervention arm showed good fidelity (eg, face-to-face sessions: 112/117, 96% and telephone contacts completed: 145/156, 93%; mean weekly accelerometer use 54%; ranging from 80% to 17% during the intervention) and acceptability (mean score ranging from 3.8 to 4.8), although some challenges were also experienced, especially in cloud-computed feedback and accelerometer-app use. Conclusions: The findings on behavior change needs call for additional research since no comparable studies were found. In addition, the explanatory value of the COM-B model and the psychometric properties of the COM-B questionnaire deserve further attention. The main intervention arm seemed applicable to clinical practice. However, the challenges discovered underscore the importance of pretesting technology-based approaches in patients with T2D. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04587414; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04587414

JMIR Formative Res: mHealth Intervention to Promote Nonexercise Physical Activity in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Secondary Analysis and Implementation Study #mHealth #Type2Diabetes #PhysicalActivity #HealthTech #DiabetesCare

"People with #MultipleSclerosis (MS) are living longer but not necessarily better lives, and this portends reduced health-related quality of life (#HRQOL). #PhysicalActivity (PA) may be a correlate of HRQOL for people with MS. We examined differences in HRQOL and PA..."
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📢 To all healthcare professionals seeing patients with NCDs: here’s a set of recommendations from our ACTIVATE consensus for how to assess, prescribe and promote #physicalactivity in clinical practice.

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📱🫀 The My Heart Counts study uses AI-driven coaching to boost activity and improve heart health. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266...

#PreventiveCardiology #DigitalHealth #AI #PhysicalActivity #CVDPrevention #MedTech #CardioSky #MedSky

Yes, #BalanceBikes #TrafficGardens #BikeEd #BikeBus #PedalBikes #E-Bikes #Freedom #IndependentMobility #Active #Outdoors #Fun #Healthy #PhysicalActivity #SocialConnection #Community #TransportationWellBeing

Adherence to and Engagement With an #mHealth #PhysicalActivity Intervention After Mild Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: Secondary Analysis of a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial Background: Regular #PhysicalActivity is a crucial and an important modifiable lifestyle factor reducing the risk of recurrent incidents after stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). #Mobile #Health (#mHealth) has emerged as a promising approach for providing long-term support for #PhysicalActivity. However, little is known about how individuals poststroke or TIA adhere to and engage with #mHealth interventions. Objective: This study aimed to (1) describe adherence to supervised sessions in an #mHealth intervention targeting #PhysicalActivity, (2) describe engagement with self-managed #mHealth support for #PhysicalActivity during and after the intervention, (3) compare characteristics of participants with high and low adherence and #App engagement, and (4) examine whether high adherence and #App engagement were associated with maintained #PhysicalActivity after having completed the intervention and at a 12-month follow-up. Methods: In this study, a secondary analysis of data from the experimental arm of a feasibility randomized controlled trial was conducted. The experimental group received a 6-month #mHealth version of the i-REBOUND intervention, which included supervised #mHealth support for #PhysicalActivity and behavior change, followed by a 6-month postintervention period with access to self-managed #mHealth support. The control group received #mHealth consultations via video conferencing. Adherence measures included attendance at supervised exercise and counseling sessions, while #App engagement was measured by weekly interactions with self-managed #mHealth support during and after the intervention. Participants’ level of #PhysicalActivity (steps per day) was measured using accelerometers at baseline, and at 6- and 12-month postbaseline. Logistic regression analysis examined the associations between high adherence and #App engagement during the intervention and postintervention period and maintained #PhysicalActivity (ie, >7000 steps/day) across the 12-month study period. Results: Of the 57 participants enrolled, 51 (89%) completed the intervention; the average age was 71 years, 34/51 (67%) were female, and 47/51 (92%) had mild stroke symptoms. Adherence to supervised #mHealth support was high (supervised exercise sessions: 79%, counseling sessions: 98%), while engagement with self-managed #mHealth support was high during the intervention (83%) but declined postintervention (38%). A larger proportion of females (24/31, 77%) demonstrated high adherence to the intervention compared to males (7/31, 23%, ²=4.1; =.04). High adherence (≥80%) during the intervention was associated with maintained #PhysicalActivity between baseline and the 6-month follow-up (OR 12.07, 95% CI 2‐72.76; =.01), while high #App engagement (≥80%) during postintervention was associated with maintained #PhysicalActivity between the 6- and 12-month follow-up (OR 5.10, 95% CI 1.02‐25.52; =.05). Conclusions: Supervised #mHealth support was well received with high adherence, while modules for self-management of #PhysicalActivity faced challenges in engaging the participants. Future studies could benefit from qualitative and cocreative approaches to better understand and refine self-managed #mHealth support for individuals poststroke or TIA. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT0511195; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT0511195

New in JMIR mhealth: Adherence to and Engagement With an #mHealth #PhysicalActivity Intervention After Mild Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: Secondary Analysis of a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial

📢 New in #IJBNPA! Learn more about the feasibility of the “LvL UP” trial, an holistic #mHealth intervention, aiming to support #PhysicalActivity, #Diet, and #EmotionalRegulation!
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Why Daily Moderate Activity, Not Step Count, Matters Most for Health For years, the widely cited goal of walking 10,000 steps per day has been considered a standard for maintaining health. However, this number originated from a 1960s Japanese pedometer rather than scientific research. Experts now suggest that the focus should shift from a specific step count to achieving 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day, which aligns with CDC and ACSM recommendations for aerobic exercise. The intensity of steps matters, with moderate-intensity exercise defined by a brisk pace that passes the 'talk test' and falls within roughly 60-76% of an individual's maximum heart rate. Research indicates that even lower step counts can significantly reduce mortality risk: 4,400 steps daily were linked to a 41% lower risk compared to 2,700 steps, while 7,500 steps corresponded to a 65% reduction among older adults. For younger adults, benefits increase up to 8,000-10,000 steps per day. Beyond step count, breaking up sedentary time every 30 minutes is crucial, as prolonged sitting contributes to obesity, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and mental health issues. Using steps as a simple measurement tool can help monitor activity levels and encourage incremental increases, even if structured exercise is not performed. Practical strategies include walking during calls, standing while working, or taking short breaks to move throughout the day.

Why Daily Moderate Activity, Not Step Count, Matters Most for Health

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#steps #physicalactivity

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Visual representation of the “broken pipeline” of key challenges for the exercise profession occurring from academic preparation to integration in healthcare

Check out the #EditorsChoice by Fowles et al: Exercise in medicine: challenges and opportunities integrating qualified exercise professionals (QEPs) into Canadian healthcare
🔗 https://ow.ly/ZwU850YtvmZ
@scottvharding.bsky.social
#healthcare #ExerciseTherapy #PhysicalActivity

Comparing 3 Goal-Setting Techniques to Promote Adherence to National Physical Activity Guidelines in Midlife Adults: #feasibility Trial of a Mechanistic Study Design Background: Engaging in regular aerobic physical activity (PA) during midlife is associated with reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias. Yet, most midlife adults fail to meet national PA guidelines. Goal setting is a commonly used behavior change technique to increase PA, but limited empirical evidence exists regarding whether certain types of goal setting are more effective than others. This study served as an initial step toward understanding how different goal-setting strategies may enhance PA and promote adherence to national PA guidelines among insufficiently active midlife adults with obesity. Objective: This study aimed to establish the #feasibility and acceptability of a 4-arm mechanistic trial design comparing 3 different PA goal-setting techniques with a non–goal-setting comparison condition. Methods: This study was a 6-month stage IA mechanistic trial (based on National Institute on Aging’s Stage Model) that randomized insufficiently active midlife adults with obesity to 1 of 4 study groups: (1) Static Goal-Setting Group (weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity [MVPA] goal of 150 minutes), (2) Self-Selected Goal-Setting Group (participants self-selected a weekly MVPA goal), (3) Incremental Goal-Setting Group (weekly MVPA goal 20% greater than the previous week), and (4) Non–Goal-Setting Comparison Group (encouraged to increase MVPA without specific reference to a weekly goal). All participants (n=24) received a standardized, Social Cognitive Theory–based PA promotion intervention, which consisted of structured action planning sessions and a Fitbit activity monitor for self-monitoring of MVPA. The only difference across study groups was the goal-setting technique implemented. Primary outcomes included #feasibility of study implementation, as assessed by recruitment, retention, and engagement rates; the ability to deliver the intervention as planned and collect outcomes necessary for evaluating the effects of different goal-setting techniques in a subsequent larger-scale trial; and participant acceptability of the intervention, as assessed by participant perceptions of and satisfaction with the intervention. Results: The sample (n=24; mean age 54.1, SD 5.8 years; mean BMI 36.3, SD 5.0 kg/m) was recruited in approximately 4 months, equating to an enrollment rate of 6 participants per month. Retention at 6 months was 87.5% (21/24). Participants completing the intervention attended 85.9% of action planning sessions and wore the Fitbit for >10 hours per day on 87.1% of intervention days. Data collection rates for outcome measures ranged from 96% to 100%. Most participants expressed satisfaction with the intervention, with 86% (18/21) reporting gaining knowledge about PA and 90% (19/21) reporting that they would recommend the study to a friend. Conclusions: The next step in this research is to build on these findings by conducting a larger-scale phase 1B proof-of-concept trial to examine the preliminary effects of the goal-setting techniques for increasing MVPA and promoting adherence to national aerobic PA guidelines. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05980052; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05980052

JMIR Formative Res: Comparing 3 Goal-Setting Techniques to Promote Adherence to National Physical Activity Guidelines in Midlife Adults: #feasibility Trial of a Mechanistic Study Design #PhysicalActivity #GoalSetting #HealthResearch #MidlifeHealth #AlzheimerAwareness

📢 New in #IJBNPA! Can accelerometer-based time series data and the corresponding patterns of #PhysicalActivity bout duration challenge current #PhysicalActivity guidelines?
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Live long and prosper with exercise The scientifically documented key to a healthy long life is exercise. Studies show it reduces the risk of a wide array of conditions associated with old age, from diabetes, obesity and cancer to Alzheimer’s, stroke and heart disease.

Nice to see David Suzuki promoting #physicalactivity

When it's done outside, it can also help develop connection to nature and pro-environmental behaviours 🌎