Morning physical activity may be more beneficial for blood lipids than afternoon physical activity in older adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of differences in daily physical activity patterns on blood lipids has not been determined. This study examines the effects of the differences in free-living daily physical activity patterns (amount and intensity) on blood lipid levels in older adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 51 older participants (71.8 ± 0.6 years, men = 8, women = 43). A triaxial accelerometer was used to assess physical activity patterns. The time from awakening to bedtime for each participant was used for group classification based on the amount (number of steps) and intensity (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, MVPA) of physical activity. The morning step group (M Step) was defined as those who took more steps in the morning, and the afternoon step group (A

SUBMITTER: Kim HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519190 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature