Accelerometer assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and successful ageing: results from the Whitehall II study.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity is key for successful ageing, but questions remain regarding the optimal physical activity pattern. We examined the cross-sectional association between physical activity and successful ageing using data on 3,749 participants (age range = 60-83years) of the Whitehall II study. The participants underwent a clinical assessment, completed a 20-item physical activity questionnaire, and wore a wrist-mounted accelerometer for 9 days. Successful ageing was defined as good cognitive, motor, and respiratory functioning, along with absence of disability, mental health problems, and major chronic diseases. Time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) episodes assessed by accelerometer was classified as "short" (1-9.59 minutes) and "long" (≥10 minutes) bouts. Linear mul

SUBMITTER: Menai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5377945 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature