Research: Walkable Communities & Adolescent Weight

According to the Bridging the Gap study, the odds of student overweight or obesity decreased if they lived in communities with higher walkability index scores. Physical activity plays an important role in fighting obesity and overweight. The physical environment of communities can significantly impact physical activity and, therefore, health outcomes. Key Findings: The odds of… Read More

Research: Physical Activity, Sedentary Patients & Parkinson’s

Research Paper Title Promotion of Physical Activity and Fitness in Sedentary Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Randomised Controlled Trial. Study Question To evaluate whether a multi-faceted behavioural change programme increases physical activities in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Summary Answer The ParkFit behavioural change programme did not increase overall physical activity, as measured with the LASA physical… Read More

Research: Outdoor Exercise, Green & Beneficial

Research Paper Title The Great Outdoors: How A Green Exercise Environment can Benefit All. Abstract The studies of human and environment interactions usually consider the extremes of environment on individuals or how humans affect the environment. It is well known that physical activity improves both physiological and psychological well-being, but further evidence is required to… Read More

Research: Loaded March & Performance

Research Paper Title Frequency of Loaded Road March Training and Performance on a Loaded Road March. Background Four groups of soldiers (N=137) participated in a 9 week physical training programme that was similar except for the amount of loaded road march training. The groups conducted road marching as follow: Group O (GPO) did not perform… Read More