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[The second movement, activity integrated lifestyle and sleep: new frontiers of evaluation of physical activity].

Authors :
Tremblay MS
Esliger DW
Tremblay A
Colley R
Source :
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme [Appl Physiol Nutr Metab] 2007; Vol. 32 Suppl 2F, pp. S231-41.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Canadian public health messages relating to physical activity have historically focused on the prescription of purposeful exercise, most often assessing leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). Although LTPA contributes to total energy expenditure (TEE), a large part of the day remains neglected unless one also considers the energy expended outside of purposeful exercise. This paper reviews the potential impact of incidental (non-exercise or non-purposeful) physical activity and lifestyle-embedded activities (chores and incidental walking) upon TEE and indicators of health. Given that incidental movement occurs sporadically throughout the day, this form of energy expenditure is perhaps most vulnerable to increasingly ubiquitous mechanization and automation. The paper also explores the relationship of physical inactivity, including sleep, to physical activity, TEE, and health outcomes. Suggestions are provided for a more comprehensive physical activity recommendation that includes all components of TEE. Objective physical activity monitors with time stamps are considered as a better means to capture and examine human movements over the entire day.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1715-5312
Volume :
32 Suppl 2F
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19377545
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/H07-171