Role of the exercise professional in metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Background: Physical activity (PA) is important for the long-term health and weight management of patients who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). However, the roles of exercise professionals in MBS settings have not been systematically determined.

Objectives: To investigate: (1) who are the professionals implementing PA programming in MBS clinical settings; and (2) what patient-centric tasks do they perform?

Setting: Clinical and academic exercise settings worldwide.

Perceptions of a comprehensive physical activity behavior intervention among endometrial cancer survivors with obesity. A qualitative study.

Purpose: Evaluate perceptions of a 12-week in-person physical activity intervention for endometrial cancer survivors with obesity.

Methods: Sixteen endometrial cancer survivors (Age: 64 ± 8 yrs) with obesity (BMI: 34 ± 8 kg·m) who completed a 12-week comprehensive physical activity program completed semi-structured interviews regarding perceptions of physical activity participation. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis and were confirmed by multiple authors.

How is Physical Activity Measured in Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Background: Physical activity (PA) provides many substantial benefits to help reduce risk for cardiometabolic disease, improve cognitive function, and improve quality of life. Individuals with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue, which limits the capacity to reach the recommended guidelines of PA. Measuring PA in these populations can provide insight to participation in daily activities, track disease progression, and monitor efficacy of drug treatments.

Exploring a Dance/Movement Program on Mental Health and Well-Being in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence During a Pandemic.

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility and benefits of a 12-session dance/movement program for intimate partner violence survivors' mental health and PTSD symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The specific purposes were fourfold: (1) To determine the feasibility of delivering a virtual dance/movement workshop program; (2) to examine the effects of the program on symptoms of PTSD and psychological distress; (3) to determine whether heart rate variability improves; and (4) to describe the individual and shared experiences of a subgroup of participants of the program.

Methods: Forty-five women ages 23-48 years were randomized to a 12-session virtual creative dance/movement program or a usual care control group, and completed questionnaires about PTSD and mental health symptoms, general health, physical activity, and underwent a brief measurement of heart rate variability.

[Formula: see text]Is there an effective dose of aerobic exercise associated with better executive function in youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, and it's linked to a higher risk of academic failure, interpersonal issues, mental illness, and criminality. Despite several of the comparative and detailed reviews on the effects of ADHD interventions on core symptoms, there is no data summarizing the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) on executive functions (EFs). Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review and determine the relationship between AE (acute and chronic) dosage and EFs (attention, inhibition, set-shifting, and working memory) in youth with ADHD.

Effectiveness of the POWER Program in Improving Physical Activity and Executive Function in Fifth Grade Students.

Background: High volumes of school-based sedentary time may impact academic achievement and executive function negatively. This study evaluated a multimodal classroom program's (POWER) effect on fifth graders' physical activity (PA) and executive function.

Methods: Six 5th grade classes (3 = intervention [POW]; 3 = waitlist control [CONT]) in 2 diverse New Jersey schools participated.

Associations Between Habitual Sedentary Behavior and Endothelial Cell Health.

Unlabelled: Endothelial dysfunction is a mechanism that may explain the link between prolonged sedentary time and cardiovascular disease. However, the relation between habitual sedentary behavior (SED) and endothelial function has yet to be explored.

Purpose-: The purpose of this study was to examine the association of accelerometer-measured SED with markers of endothelial cell health.

Physical activity and risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality among kidney transplant recipients.

Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) may increase the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), but limited research is available. We examine the relationship between PA and the development of CVD events, CVD death and all-cause mortality among KTRs.

Methods: A total of 3050 KTRs enrolled in an international homocysteine-lowering randomized controlled trial were examined (38% female; mean age 51.

Who Uses Wearable Activity Trackers and Why? A Comparison of Former and Current Users in the United States.

Background: There has been an explosion in the use of wearable activity trackers (WATs), but we do not fully understand who wears them and why. This study's purpose was to describe the characteristics of WAT users and to compare current and former users.

Materials And Methods: A variety of internet-based resources (eg, Craigslist, Facebook) were used to recruit current and former WAT users.

An Examination of the Relationship Between Motivation, Physical Activity, and Wearable Activity Monitor Use.

Wearable physical activity (PA) monitors are widely promoted as a means to motivate people to be more active, but the motivational profile of users has never been assessed. This study's purpose was to classify adult users by their motivational regulation scores and examine how these profiles were associated with moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). Current users (N = 320) recruited across the United States completed a Web-based survey.

Quantifying Physical Activity in Young Children Using a Three-Dimensional Camera.

The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and validity of using three-dimensional (3D) video data and computer vision to estimate physical activity intensities in young children. Families with children (2-5-years-old) were invited to participate in semi-structured 20-minute play sessions that included a range of indoor play activities. During the play session, children's physical activity (PA) was recorded using a 3D camera.

Establishing a Global Standard for Wearable Devices in Sport and Fitness: Perspectives from the New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Members.

The recent explosion of wearable technology and the associated concerns prompted the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) to create a quality assurance standard for wearable devices, which provides commissioned testing of marketing claims and endorsement of commercial wearables that test favorably. An open forum as announced in the conference advertising was held at the Annual Meeting of the New England Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) November 7 to 8, 2019, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA for attending NEACSM members to voice their input on the process. Herein, we report the proceedings.

Limitations of 6-minute walk test reference values for spinal muscular atrophy.

Introduction: The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a well-established clinical assessment of functional endurance, validated as a measure of walking ability in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The current availability of disease-modifying therapies for SMA indicates a growing need for normative reference data to compare SMA patients with healthy controls.

Methods: The literature was searched in two scientific databases.

BRICS nations and the opportunities for community physical activity interventions.

•Rapid urbanization and its environmental impact have led to challenges to health and well-being of residents in BRICS nations.•Physical activity should be a priority public health target for primary and secondary prevention because of the high prevalence of chronic diseases and cardiometabolic risk factors in BRICS nations.•BRICS nations can harness scientific evidence prospectively to promote environmental and policy supports for physical activity.

The Health Benefits of Exercise in Overweight and Obese Patients.

More than 30% of U.S. adults are obese or overweight.

Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk among Kidney Transplant Patients.

Purpose: Research examining the relationship between physical activity (PA) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among kidney transplant recipients (KTR) is limited. Accordingly, we sought to 1) describe the levels of PA in KTR and 2) analyze the associations between PA levels and CVD risk factors in KTR.

Methods: Baseline data from KTR participants in a large multiethnic, multicenter trial (the Folic Acid for Vascular Outcome Reduction in Transplantation) were examined.

Interactive Dyadic Physical Activity and Spatial Proximity Patterns in 2-Year-Olds and Their Parents.

This study aimed to characterize daily physical activity (PA) behaviors in 2-year-old girls and boys and their parents, with and without an objective measure of dyadic spatial proximity. Urban-dwelling parent⁻toddler dyads ( = 110) wore accelerometers for 7 days, and parents completed a sociodemographic questionnaire. Accelerometers were initialized to collect PA and Bluetooth-based proximity data.

How Do Physical Activity and Health Vary Among Younger, Middle-Aged, and Older Adults With and Without Disability?

Physical activity (PA) and health were compared in younger (YA; 18-44 years), middle-aged (MA; 45-64 years), and older (OA; ≥65 years) adults with disability (PWD), functional limitation (PFL), or without disability (PWoD). Disability occurred in YA (PWD: 2.3%; PFL: 14.

Effects of Theory-Based Behavioral Interventions on Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Female Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Purpose: To determine whether theory-based physical activity (PA) interventions for overweight and obese female cancer survivors lead to increased PA and improved health.

Methods: This systematic review examined randomized controlled trials analyzing the impact of theory-based PA interventions on overweight and obese female cancer survivors through December 2016. Searches of 5 electronic databases revealed 10 articles that included 1351 participants who met the inclusion criteria.

A Review of Current Literature on Vital Sign Assessment of Physical Activity in Primary Care.

Purpose: To conduct an integrated review of the performance and implementation of two physical activity (PA) assessment tools, the exercise vital sign (EVS) and the physical activity vital sign (PAVS), in U.S. primary care practice.

Association Between Physical Activity, Depression, and Diabetes in Urban-Dwelling People Living with HIV.

Physical activity (PA) may improve physical and mental health in people living with HIV (PLWH). However, the associations between PA participation and physical and mental health problems of PLWH in urban settings remain largely unknown. Our objective was to determine the relationships between PA and physical and mental health in urban-dwelling PLWH.