Effects of Exercise Behavior and Amount of Exercise on Public Health: How to Overcome Barriers to Increase Adherence

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Dear Colleagues,

Positive exercise motivation and an appropriate amount of exercise are beneficial to physical health. A substantial portion of the elderly population, athletes, and chronic patients suffer from several chronic comorbidities that significantly reduce their quality of life. However, effective actions are needed to promote health throughout life, making this phenomenon sustainable. Several of these musculoskeletal health conditions could be prevented or ameliorated with adequate physical activity and exercise. In this context, exercise behavior and amount of exercise (and its different manifestations: sports participation, physical exercise, etc.) have been recognized as powerful allies to prevent and/or counteract the public health decline associated with specific conditions. The process of generating robust scientific evidence should be encouraged to verify the short-, medium-, and/or long-term effects in individuals with specific conditions throughout their life. How to overcome barriers to increase adherence is also very important. Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with a practical focus on the effects of exercise behavior and amount of exercise on public health.

Prof. Dr. Joao Gustavo Oliveira Claudino
Dr. Paula Alves Monteiro
Dr. Ana Carolina Paludo
Dr. Helder Fonseca
Dr. Enrico Fuini Puggina
Prof. Dr. Romulo Fernandes
Dr. Sílvia Rocha-Rodrigues
Dr. Julio Cerca Serrao
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Healthcare healthcare	2.8	2.7	2013	19.5 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ijerph	-	5.4	2004	29.6 Days	CHF 2500	Submit
Journal of Clinical Medicine jcm	3.9	5.4	2012	17.9 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Nutrients nutrients	5.9	9.0	2009	14.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
Sports sports	2.7	5.2	2013	19.3 Days	CHF 1800	Submit

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Exploring Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease—A Preliminary Study

by Saori Kakita, Takatomo Watanabe, Junya Yamagishi, Chiaki Tanaka, Daichi Watanabe and Hiroyuki Okura

Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 784; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/healthcare12070784 - 03 Apr 2024

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Increased physical activity may prevent disease onset and severity in individuals with cardiovascular disease. However, studies evaluating physical activity in people with cardiovascular disease are limited. This prospective observational study aimed to objectively assess the level of physical activity in patients with cardiovascular [...] Read more.

Increased physical activity may prevent disease onset and severity in individuals with cardiovascular disease. However, studies evaluating physical activity in people with cardiovascular disease are limited. This prospective observational study aimed to objectively assess the level of physical activity in patients with cardiovascular disease and determine the actual extent of physical activity in their daily lives. Participants aged 20 years or older with cardiovascular disease at a cardiology clinic were included. Physical activity was measured using an activity meter with a three-axis acceleration sensor. Overall, 58 patients were included in the study. Household activities were found to be more frequent sources of physical activity. The step count was related to age and housework, while total physical activity and household activity were related to age and work. Locomotive activity was related to sex and housework. Total physical and household activities tended to decrease with age. These findings indicate the influence of work and household chores on physical activity and suggest that physical activity may be underestimated if household activity is not also assessed. These fundamental findings may provide clinical evidence to underpin physical activity for patients with cardiovascular disease. Full article

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Physical Impact of Traditional and Virtual Physical Exercise Programs on Health Outcomes among Corporate Employees

by John Oginni, Grace Otinwa and Zan Gao

J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 694; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/jcm13030694 - 25 Jan 2024

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Background: Technology-based exercise programs have the potential to reduce chronic disease prevalence and obesity-related risks. This research focuses on the impact of both traditional and virtual exercise programs on the health metrics of corporate employees. Methods: The study involved 30 corporate [...] Read more.

Background: Technology-based exercise programs have the potential to reduce chronic disease prevalence and obesity-related risks. This research focuses on the impact of both traditional and virtual exercise programs on the health metrics of corporate employees. Methods: The study involved 30 corporate employees (16 females, average age ± SD = 37.8 ± 8.8 years) from Nigeria, who were divided into two experimental groups (one experiencing traditional exercises with an on-site trainer, and the other participating in live, virtual classes via Zoom) and a control group continuing usual practices. The 6-week intervention measured several health outcomes, including resting heart rate, blood pressure (both diastolic and systolic), body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-hip ratio, both before and after the intervention. Results: One-way analysis of covariance yielded significantly greater decreases in the diastolic blood pressure, F(2,27) = 3.7, p < 0.04; systolic blood pressure F(2,27) = 3.5, p < 0.04, body mass index, F(2,26) = 7.8, p < 0.01, and waist circumference, F(2,27) = 39.1, p < 0.01. Conclusions: The study concludes that virtual-based exercise programs are as effective as traditional ones. Offering a virtual exercise option provides flexibility, potentially increasing adherence to exercise routines among corporate workers. Full article

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