Is all physical activity equal? Investigating the total and domain-specific relationships between physical activity and cardiometabolic health in U.S. adults (NHANES 2013-2018).

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Physical activity (PA) reduces the likelihood of MetS, but it is a complex behavior and is accumulated in multiple domains.

Purpose: To cross-sectionally investigate the total and domain-specific relationships between PA and MetS in U.

A Systematic Review of the Effects of Breaking up/Interrupting Sedentary Behavior on Health Outcomes Among Community-Dwelling Adults 60+ Years.

Background/objectives:  The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence regarding the impact of breaks in sedentary time on cardiovascular, metabolic, functional, and psychosocial health of adults aged 60 years and older.

Methods:  A systematic search of databases was performed in May 2024. This review was registered with PROSPERO (#374311) and has been reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Sit-to-Stand Power Is a Stronger Predictor of Gait Speed than Knee Extension Strength.

With a growing aging population, the routine assessment of physical function may become a critical component of clinical practice. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to compare two common assessments of muscular function: (1) isometric knee extension strength (KES) and (2) sit-to-stand (STS) muscle power tests, in predicting objective physical function (i.e.