Active Commuting to University Is Positively Associated with Physical Activity and Perceived Fitness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fitness is a powerful marker of health associated with physical activity (PA) in university students. However, insufficient PA is a serious health concern among university students. Active commuting provides an opportunity for increased PA levels. Therefore, the aims of this study were (a) to describe the mode of commuting, PA and fitness in university students; (b) to analyze the associations of mode of commuting with PA and fitness; and c) to analyze the relationship between mode of commuting, PA recommendations and fitness.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 1257 university students (52.4% women) participated (22.4 ± 5.6 years old).

Results

Public commuting was the main mode to and from university. Active and public commuters were more

SUBMITTER: Palma-Leal X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9222817 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature