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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 superficial femoral artery (SFA) diameter, velocity, shear rate and blood flow were measured with Duplex ultrasound at 50 MHz at three time points (hours 0, 2 and 4), and executive function was assessed with the computer based Eriksen Flanker task every hour.

Results

The decreases in reaction time (-30.59%) and accuracy (-10.56%) during SIT conditions were statistically significant, and less of a decrease was observed under LIT and MIT conditions. No significant differences in CA and SFA function were observed with LIT and MIT interventions.

Conclusion

Physical activity breaks of varying intensity during prolonged sitting improve reaction time. However, the vascular benefits of physical activity breaks should be confirmed in the future through long term studies in natural environment.

SUBMITTER: Chandran O

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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

Chandran Obhuli O Shruthi Poovitha P Sukumar Suresh S Kadavigere Rajagopal R Chakravarthy Kalyana K Rao Chythra R CR Chandrasekaran Baskaran B

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences 20230314 5

<h4>Objectives</h4>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.<h4>Metho ...[more]

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

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