Effects of Physical Activity Level, Strength, Balance, and Body Composition on Perceived Health in Healthy Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nowadays, not only is a high, long life expectancy desired, but also longevity with quality. Quality of life in adulthood is a multidimensional construct related to the perception of one's own health, psychological and socio-emotional factors, functionality for daily activities, and body composition.

Objective

This study evaluates the effects of physical activity level (PAL), strength, balance, and body composition on perceived health in healthy adults.

Methods

An observational, cross-sectional study with consecutive, non-probabilistic inclusion of cases was conducted. Body fat percentage (BFP) was measured by DXA. Physical activity level was assessed using accelerometry. The strength index (S_Index) was estimated using dynamometry. Postural control was ass

SUBMITTER: Delfa-de-la-Morena JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768831 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature