Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Exercise Interventions for Preserving Human Health and Preventing and Treating Chronic Conditions across the Lifespan

• Other Authors: Soriano-Maldonado, Alberto (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Humanities; Social interaction; cardiac rehabilitation; cardiovascular diseases; smoking; weight gain; university staff; health-related physical fitness; cardiovascular disease; overweight; obesity; autonomic nervous system; exercise; inflammation; fatigue; rheumatic disease; internally displaced persons; African circle dance; stress; anxiety; depressive symptoms; dynamometer; core muscles; trunk strength testing; reference data; peak torque; aging; physical aptitude; mental health; cognition; systematic review; body mass index; fitness; executive control; event-related potential; autoimmune disease; cardiovascular risk; muscle strength; metabolism; lupus; risk factors; cancer; QOL; martial arts; clinical trial; meta-analysis; physical fitness; construct validity; schoolchildren; chronic low back pain; exercise therapy; high intensity training
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Increasing global physical activity levels is one of the most important public health goals of the 21st century. Physically active individuals present better sleep patterns, increased wellbeing and quality of life, as well as better physical function and fitness levels. In addition, physical activit...