Effects of physical activity breaks during prolonged sitting on vascular and executive function-A randomised cross-over trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

High sedentary behaviour is associated with adverse effects on central vascular function and cognitive function. Although interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of workplace sitting are intriguing, evidence of the efficacy of such interventions remains lacking. This randomised cross-over trial was aimed at exploring the effectiveness of prolonged sitting, with or without physical activity breaks, on central, peripheral vascular and cognitive function in adults.

Methods

Twenty one healthy adults completed 4 h of simulated work conditions in three experimental visits: (1) uninterrupted sitting (SIT); (2) sitting interrupted by 3 min of walking every hour (LIT); and (3) sitting interrupted by 3 min of stair climbing every hour (MIT). Carotid (CA) and superfici

SUBMITTER: Chandran O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10040888 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature