SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

This study tested a smartphone app called iGAME that uses game-like features to encourage healthy lifestyle changes in people with low back pain, cancer, or depression. The goal was to see if the app could help them become more active and sit less. 48 adults took part, and the ap…

This study tested a digital health tool that uses a smartphone and smartwatch to encourage physical activity. 386 adults aged 25-80 used the tool for 12 months to see if it increased their weekly moderate-to-vigorous activity compared to a standard wellness program. The goal was …

This study looked at how different types of aerobic exercise affect the tiny blood vessels in muscles. Twenty-five healthy, sedentary adults did either steady cycling or high-intensity interval training. Researchers took small muscle samples to measure vessel size and density, ai…

This study looked at whether taking short activity breaks during long periods of sitting can help control blood sugar and fats. 25 healthy adults who sit most of the day tried different break intensities. The goal was to see if high or low intensity activity makes a difference in…

This study looked at whether replacing sitting time with standing or walking can help control blood sugar in South Asian adults who are overweight or obese. Eighteen participants changed their daily routines to sit less and move more. The results showed that even small changes ca…

This study looked at whether a 4-month supervised program at the University of Vigo, combining exercise and health education, could help adults improve their lifestyle and mental well-being. 159 participants (students, staff, and community members) either joined the program or co…

This study looked at 68 sedentary adults to see how two different exercise types—open kinetic chain (like leg extensions) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—affect balance and jumping ability. Participants exercised for four weeks. The goal was to find out which exercise styl…

This study examined 821 first-year university students in Spain to understand how their physical activity and sitting habits relate to obesity and muscle/joint health. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure activity levels and body mass index (BMI) to classify weight. The go…