Examining the relationship between different physical activities and health and well-being in middle-aged and older men: an isotemporal substitution analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Well-being declines during men's middle years, and while physical activity (PA) can have a positive influence, the type of PA that provides the greatest benefit is not clear. This cross-sectional study explored how participation in different types of PA is associated with the well-being and self-rated health of middle-aged and older men.

Methods

A representative sample of South Australian adults completed a survey which assessed time spent in a variety of physical activities and self-rated health, life worth, life satisfaction and previous day happiness and anxiety. This study focused on a subsample of men≥35 years of age (n=1019). Partition and isotemporal substitution analyses were used to explore relationships between different types of PA and self-rated health

SUBMITTER: Blake HT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367379 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature