Some characteristics of a residential built environment - like walkability, park proximity, and public transport - can impact physical activity rates, but the impact may be more complex than previously understood and vary between weekends and weekdays,...
A multi-component, school-based intervention to increase physical activity for boys and girls with obesity/overweight, ages 10-12, resulted in significant changes in almost all targeted variables, reports the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Behavior change can be exceptionally hard, even after a traumatic health event that would signal an urgent need for a lifestyle adjustment.
For heart attack survivors with a partner or spouse at home,...
Although the research on physical activity as an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot flashes and night sweats) is inconclusive, doctors should provide symptomatic menopausal women with support and encouragement to exercise, according to findings published...
An intervention focused on gardening and physical activity for third-graders attending Title I schools achieved some success, but the data showed no changes in vegetable consumption, no increase in moderate to vigorous physical activity, and no decrease...
Office workers with minimal sitting time during the workday are likely to report higher levels of energy and greater job satisfaction than their sedentary peers, according to a study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and...
One small walking study. A giant leap for machine-kind?
A computerized human simulation (i.e. non-human) named "Carmen" can be an effective health coach for low-income, older Latino adults, according to a study published in...
I am thrilled to announce that our latest guest on The Activist In Motion Interview Series is Adam Mejerson, the Founder and Executive Director of FitLot. FitLot helps communities plan, build, and activate outdoor fitness parks so...
Sabrena Jo, Director of Science & Research, American Council on Exercise
Loved this post from Pete Moore of Integrity Square. It's not only a passionate rebuttal to all those who predict the death and demise of the brick and mortar fitness industry, it's also a very real bet...
