Sedentary Behavior Is Only Marginally Associated with Physical Function in Adults Aged 40–75 Years—the Maastricht Study

Sedentary Behavior Is Only Marginally Associated with Physical Function in Adults Aged 40–75 Years—the Maastricht Study

Background: In an aging population, regular physical activity (PA) and exercise have been recognized as important factors in maintaining physical function and thereby preventing loss of independence and disability. However, (older) adults spent the majority of their day sedentary and therefore insig...

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Main Authors: Jeroen H. P. M. van der Velde, Hans H. C. M. Savelberg, Julianne D. van der Berg, Simone J. S. Sep, Carla J. H. van der Kallen, Pieter C. Dagnelie, Miranda T. Schram, Ronald M. A. Henry, Petronella L. M. Reijven, Tineke A. C. M. van Geel, Coen D. A. Stehouwer, Annemarie Koster, Nicolaas C. Schaper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
accelerometry
muscle strength
sedentary lifestyle
pattern
physical fitness
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00242/full

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