Associations between physical function and device-based measures of physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in older adults: moving beyond moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity
Abstract Background Research supports that moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) is key to prolonged health and function. Among older adults, substantial changes to MVPA may be infeasible, thus a growing literature suggests a shift in focus to whole-day activity patterns. Methods W...
Main Authors: | Rod L. Walker, Mikael Anne Greenwood-Hickman, John Bellettiere, Andrea Z. LaCroix, David Wing, Michael Higgins, KatieRose Richmire, Eric B. Larson, Paul K. Crane, Dori E. Rosenberg |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02163-4 |
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