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Introduction It is unclear whether adiposity leads to changes in movement behaviors, and there is a lack of compositional analyses of longitudinal data which focus on these associations. Using a compositional approach, this study aimed to examine the associations between baseline adiposity and 7-year changes in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) among elderly women. We also explored the longitudinal associations between change in adiposity and change in movement-behavior composition. Methods This longitudinal study included 176 older women (mean baseline age 62.8 (4.1) years) from Central Europe. Movement behavior was assessed by accelerometers and adiposity was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis at baseline and follow-up. A set of multivariate least-squares regression analyses was used to examine the associations of baseline adiposity and longitudinal changes in adiposity as explanatory variables with longitudinal changes in a 3-part movement-behavior composition consisting of SB, light PA (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) as outcome variables. Results No significant associations were found between baseline adiposity and longitudinal changes in the movement-behavior composition (p > 0.05). We found significant associations of changes in body mass index (BMI) and fat mass percentage (FM%) with changes in the movement-behavior composition. An increase in BMI was associated with an increase of SB at the expense of LPA and MVPA (β = 0.042, p = 0.009) and with a decrease of MVPA in favor of SB and LPA (β = − 0.059, p = 0.037). An increase in FM% was significantly associated only with an increase of SB at the expense of LPA and MVPA (β = 0.019, p = 0.031). Conclusions This study did not support the assumption that baseline adiposity is associated with longitudinal changes in movement behaviors among elderly women, but we found evidence for change-to-change associations, suggesting that a 7-year increase in adiposity is associated with a concurrent increase of SB at the expense of LPA and MVPA and with a concurrent decrease of MVPA in favor of LPA and SB. Public health interventions are needed to simultaneously prevent weight gain and promote physically active lifestyle among elderly women.
Jana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Timothy Olds; Dorothea Dumuid; Karel Hron; Sebastien Chastin; Željko Pedišić. A study on prospective associations between adiposity and 7-year changes in movement behaviors among older women based on compositional data analysis. BMC Geriatrics 2021, 21, 1 -8.
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Nikola Štefelová, Timothy Olds, Dorothea Dumuid, Karel Hron, Sebastien Chastin, Željko Pedišić. A study on prospective associations between adiposity and 7-year changes in movement behaviors among older women based on compositional data analysis. BMC Geriatrics. 2021; 21 (1):1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Timothy Olds; Dorothea Dumuid; Karel Hron; Sebastien Chastin; Željko Pedišić. 2021. "A study on prospective associations between adiposity and 7-year changes in movement behaviors among older women based on compositional data analysis." BMC Geriatrics 21, no. 1: 1-8.
The search for determinants of adiposity gain in older women has become vitally important. This study aimed to (1) analyze the adiposity gain based on the participants’ age and (2) determine the prospective associations of baseline intrapersonal, built environment, physical activity, and sedentary behavior variables with the adiposity gain in older women. This was a seven-year prospective study (baseline: 2009 to 2012; follow-up: 2016 to 2019) in older women (n = 178, baseline age = 62.8 ± 4.1 years). Baseline and follow-up adiposity (bioelectrical impedance) and baseline physical activity, sedentary behavior (accelerometers), and intrapersonal and built environment (Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale questionnaire) variables were included. The body mass index (BMI) increment tended to be inversely associated with the women’s age (p = 0.062). At follow-up, 48, 57, and 54% of the women had a relevant increase (d-Cohen > 0.2) in their BMI, percentage of body fat, and fat mass index, respectively. The women that spent ≥8 h/day being sedentary were 2.2 times (1.159 to 4.327 CI95%, p < 0.02) more likely to increase BMI (0.82 to 0.85 kg/m2) than non-sedentary women. No built environment variables were associated with seven-year adiposity gain (all ps > 0.05). A reduction in sedentary time should be promoted for adiposity gain prevention and health preservation in older women.
Pablo Molina-Garcia; María Medrano; Jana Pelclová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Miroslava Přidalová. Device-Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, Built Environment, and Adiposity Gain in Older Women: A Seven-Year Prospective Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3074 .
AMA StylePablo Molina-Garcia, María Medrano, Jana Pelclová, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Lenka Tlučáková, Miroslava Přidalová. Device-Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, Built Environment, and Adiposity Gain in Older Women: A Seven-Year Prospective Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):3074.
Chicago/Turabian StylePablo Molina-Garcia; María Medrano; Jana Pelclová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Miroslava Přidalová. 2021. "Device-Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, Built Environment, and Adiposity Gain in Older Women: A Seven-Year Prospective Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 3074.
Summary Background & aims The aims of this study were to examine the prospective compositional associations between sedentary behaviour (SB) patterns and longitudinal changes in body composition parameters, and to use compositional isotemporal substitution modelling to analyse the longitudinal changes in body composition parameters associated with time reallocation from SB to physical activity (PA) in older women. Methods The study included women aged 60 years and older (n = 182) with valid data at baseline and at the subsequent 7-year follow-up. For both time points, the ActiGraph GT1M accelerometer was used for SB and PA assessments and multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis was used to assess the body composition parameters related to adiposity and muscle mass. Compositional regression models were used to analyse the associations between proportion of time spent in sedentary bouts of different duration and longitudinal changes in body composition parameters. A compositional isotemporal substitution model was created to estimate the differences in body composition parameters associated with one-to-one time reallocations between baseline SB and PA. Results A significant increase in fat mass index (β ilr1 = 0.61, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18, 1.04) and visceral adipose tissue (β ilr1 = 6.01, 95% CI: 1.52, 10.5) was associated with a higher baseline proportion of time spent in long sedentary bouts (i.e. sedentary bout of ≥30 min). Reallocating 1 h/week and 3.5 h/week from the time spent in long sedentary bouts in favour of light PA was associated with a significant decrease in fat mass index by 0.78% (95% CI: 0.24, 1.32) and 3.13% (95% CI: 0.97, 5.29), respectively. No association was found for indicators of muscle mass. Conclusions This study suggests that long-term adiposity status could be improved by increasing the proportion of time spent in light PA at the expense of time spent in prolonged SB. This finding may help in designing more effective and feasible interventions for the maintenance of healthy body composition in advanced age.
Aleš Gába; Jana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Miroslava Přidalová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Jana Pechová; Zuzana Svozilová. Prospective study on sedentary behaviour patterns and changes in body composition parameters in older women: A compositional and isotemporal substitution analysis. Clinical Nutrition 2020, 40, 2301 -2307.
AMA StyleAleš Gába, Jana Pelclová, Nikola Štefelová, Miroslava Přidalová, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Lenka Tlučáková, Jana Pechová, Zuzana Svozilová. Prospective study on sedentary behaviour patterns and changes in body composition parameters in older women: A compositional and isotemporal substitution analysis. Clinical Nutrition. 2020; 40 (4):2301-2307.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAleš Gába; Jana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Miroslava Přidalová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Jana Pechová; Zuzana Svozilová. 2020. "Prospective study on sedentary behaviour patterns and changes in body composition parameters in older women: A compositional and isotemporal substitution analysis." Clinical Nutrition 40, no. 4: 2301-2307.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the diet composition, body fat content, and physical activity (PA), considering blood lipid levels and insulin resistance markers, in elderly women who were well educated in nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Methods: A total of 106 postmenopausal women took part in the study. The study group included 62 students from the University of the Third Age (U3A); the control group (CG) included 44 females from the Silesia region. We evaluated their daily macro and micronutrient intake, levels of PA, percent of body fat (PBF), and the visceral fatty area (VFA). We also evaluated the lipid profile, insulin and glucose levels, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Results: Significant differences were observed in carbohydrate, protein, fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals consumption between the U3A group and the CG. There were no differences in the PBF and VFA between the groups. Furthermore, no differences were shown in the measured blood variables. The U3A group walked more than 11,000 steps a day and performed 46.15 min/day of PA with a moderate intensity of 3–6 metabolic equivalents of task (METs, min/week). Conclusions: Despite the fact that the U3A group were physically active females, well educated on healthy, balanced diets and had the motivation to learn about proper nutritional behaviors, they did not follow these recommendations in everyday life.
Małgorzata Magdalena Michalczyk; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Adam Zając; Jana Pelclová; Robert Roczniok; Józef Langfort. Influence of Nutritional Education on the Diet and Nutritional Behaviors of Elderly Women at the University of the Third Age. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 696 .
AMA StyleMałgorzata Magdalena Michalczyk, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Adam Zając, Jana Pelclová, Robert Roczniok, Józef Langfort. Influence of Nutritional Education on the Diet and Nutritional Behaviors of Elderly Women at the University of the Third Age. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (3):696.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMałgorzata Magdalena Michalczyk; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Adam Zając; Jana Pelclová; Robert Roczniok; Józef Langfort. 2020. "Influence of Nutritional Education on the Diet and Nutritional Behaviors of Elderly Women at the University of the Third Age." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 3: 696.
BackgroundThis study aimed to use compositional data analysis to: (1) investigate the prospective associations between changes in daily movement behaviours and adiposity among elderly women; and (2) to examine how the reallocation of time between movement behaviours was associated with longitudinal changes in adiposity.Subjects/methodsThis is a 7-year longitudinal study in Central European older women (n = 158, baseline age 63.9 ± 4.4 years). At baseline and follow-up, light-intensity physical activity (LIPA), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviour were measured by accelerometer and body adiposity (body mass index [BMI], body fat percentage [%BF]) was assessed from measured height and weight and bioelectrical impedance analyser. Compositional regression with robust estimators and compositional longitudinal isotemporal substitution analysis explored if, and how, changes in movement behaviours were associated with adiposity.ResultsOver 7 years, the prevalence of obesity in the sample increased by 10.1% and 14.6% according to BMI and %BF, respectively, and time spent in sedentary behaviour increased by 14%, while time spent in LIPA and MVPA decreased by 14% and 21%, respectively. The increase in sedentary behaviour at the expense of LIPA and MVPA during the 7-year period was associated with higher BMI and %BF at follow-up (both p < 0.01). The increase in LIPA or MVPA at the expense of sedentary behaviour was associated with reduced BMI and %BF at follow-up. In our sample, the largest change in BMI (0.75 kg/m2; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.37–1.13) and %BF (1.28 U; 95% CI: 0.48–2.09) was associated with longitudinal reallocation of 30 min from MVPA to sedentary behaviour.ConclusionsWe found an association between longitudinal changes in daily movement behaviours and adiposity among elderly women in Central Europe. Our findings support public health programmes to increase or maintain time spent in higher-intensity physical activity among elderly women.
Jana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Dorothea Dumuid; Željko Pedišić; Karel Hron; Aleš Gába; Tim Olds; Jana Pechová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková. Are longitudinal reallocations of time between movement behaviours associated with adiposity among elderly women? A compositional isotemporal substitution analysis. International Journal of Obesity 2020, 44, 857 -864.
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Nikola Štefelová, Dorothea Dumuid, Željko Pedišić, Karel Hron, Aleš Gába, Tim Olds, Jana Pechová, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Lenka Tlučáková. Are longitudinal reallocations of time between movement behaviours associated with adiposity among elderly women? A compositional isotemporal substitution analysis. International Journal of Obesity. 2020; 44 (4):857-864.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Dorothea Dumuid; Željko Pedišić; Karel Hron; Aleš Gába; Tim Olds; Jana Pechová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková. 2020. "Are longitudinal reallocations of time between movement behaviours associated with adiposity among elderly women? A compositional isotemporal substitution analysis." International Journal of Obesity 44, no. 4: 857-864.
Zuzana Svozilová; Jana Pelclová; Jana Pechová; Miroslava Přidalová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Tereza Kaplanová. Associations between adiposity and physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in older women. Acta Gymnica 2019, 49, 83 -91.
AMA StyleZuzana Svozilová, Jana Pelclová, Jana Pechová, Miroslava Přidalová, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Lenka Tlučáková, Tereza Kaplanová. Associations between adiposity and physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in older women. Acta Gymnica. 2019; 49 (2):83-91.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZuzana Svozilová; Jana Pelclová; Jana Pechová; Miroslava Přidalová; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Lenka Tlučáková; Tereza Kaplanová. 2019. "Associations between adiposity and physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in older women." Acta Gymnica 49, no. 2: 83-91.
This study is the first to use compositional data analysis to investigate movement behaviors of elderly women and their relationships with fat mass percentage (FM%). The focus of the study is on the associations of time reallocations from sedentary behavior (SB) to light physical activity (LIPA) or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with adiposity. Over 400 older adult women were recruited as part of the cross-sectionally conducted measurements of older adults aged 60+ in Central European countries. An accelerometer was used to assess daily movement behaviors. Body mass index (BMI) and fat mass percentage (FM%) were assessed as adiposity indicators using InBody 720 MFBIA. Using LS-regression, we found positive relationships of BMI and FM% with SB (relative to remaining movement behaviors) (p < 0.001 for both), while their relationship with MVPA (relative to remaining movement behaviors) were negative (p < 0.001 for both). The estimated BMI and FM% associated with a 30-min SB-to-MVPA reallocation were reduced by 1.5 kg/m2 and 2.2 percentage points, respectively, whereas they were not reduced significantly with the reallocation of 30 min from SB to LIPA. The findings highlight that SB and MVPA, but not LIPA, are significantly associated with adiposity in elderly women. The reallocation of time from SB to MVPA could be advocated in weight loss interventions in older women.
Jana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Jana Hodonská; Jan Dygrýn; Aleš Gába; Izabela Zając-Gawlak. Reallocating Time from Sedentary Behavior to Light and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: What Has a Stronger Association with Adiposity in Older Adult Women? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 1444 .
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Nikola Štefelová, Jana Hodonská, Jan Dygrýn, Aleš Gába, Izabela Zając-Gawlak. Reallocating Time from Sedentary Behavior to Light and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: What Has a Stronger Association with Adiposity in Older Adult Women? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (7):1444.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Nikola Štefelová; Jana Hodonská; Jan Dygrýn; Aleš Gába; Izabela Zając-Gawlak. 2018. "Reallocating Time from Sedentary Behavior to Light and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity: What Has a Stronger Association with Adiposity in Older Adult Women?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 7: 1444.
This study was aimed at the evaluation of relationship between visceral fat area (VFA) and physical activity (PA) with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk in the physically active postmenopausal women. A total of 85 attendants of the University of the Third Age (U3A) aged 62.8 ± 5.9 years (median time since menopause 11.8 y), participated in this study. VFA was assessed by bioimpedance method using InBody 720 analyzer. PA was assessed using the ActiGraph GT1 M accelerometer. Fasting levels of serum lipids (TG, HDL), serum glucose, waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure were measured to diagnose MetS according to NCEP-ATP III criteria. In 73 out of 85 participants the VFA exceeded the upper normal level of 100 cm2, however, in almost a half of this group (n = 36) with elevated VFA (139.5 ± 26.1 cm2 on average), only 2 out of 5 criteria for MetS diagnosis were met. Participants were physically active, making on average 10,919 ± 3435 steps/day. The risk of MetS occurrence in women with VFA > 100 cm2 was twelve times higher (OR 12.33; CI 95% [1.5; 99.8]) than in the group with VFA < 100 cm2. The participants from the group with the highest PA level (≥12,500 steps/day) were at almost 4 times lower risk for MetS, than their less active counterparts (OR 3.84; CI 95% [1.27;11.64]). Increased level of VFA is a strong risk factor for the MetS in postmenopausal women, however high level of regular PA above the threshold of 12,500 steps/day may substantially reduce it.
Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Barbara Kłapcińska; Aleksandra Kroemeke; Dariusz Pośpiech; Jana Pelclová; Miroslava Přidalová. Associations of visceral fat area and physical activity levels with the risk of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Biogerontology 2017, 18, 357 -366.
AMA StyleIzabela Zając-Gawlak, Barbara Kłapcińska, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Dariusz Pośpiech, Jana Pelclová, Miroslava Přidalová. Associations of visceral fat area and physical activity levels with the risk of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Biogerontology. 2017; 18 (3):357-366.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIzabela Zając-Gawlak; Barbara Kłapcińska; Aleksandra Kroemeke; Dariusz Pośpiech; Jana Pelclová; Miroslava Přidalová. 2017. "Associations of visceral fat area and physical activity levels with the risk of metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women." Biogerontology 18, no. 3: 357-366.
Objective measured trend data are important for public health practice. However, these data are rare for an adult population. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe time trends in pedometer-determined physical activity of Czech adults (25–65 years) from 2008 to 2013. Participants were Czech national citizens whose physical activity was assessed objectively using a Yamax Digiwalker SW-700 pedometer (Yamax Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) for seven consecutive days in the period 2008 to 2013. The final sample was 4647 Czech adults [M age 41.4 ± 10 years; M body mass index (BMI) 25.1 ± 3.7 kg/m2]. The results showed that men took more steps/day (M (Mean) = 10,014; 95% CI (Confidence Interval) = 9864–10,164) than women (M = 9448; 95% CI = 9322–9673) in all age and BMI groups. Mean steps/day declined from 2008 to 2013 by 852 steps/day in men and 1491 steps/day in women. In the whole sample, the proportion of participants who had a sedentary lifestyle (12,500 steps/day). In conclusion, this study suggests that there has been a substantial reduction in physical activity in Czech adults over time.
Jana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Emil Řepka; Ladislav Bláha; Aleš Suchomel; Igor Fojtík; Dana Feltlová; Petr Valach; Svatopluk Horák; Jiří Nykodým; Michal Vorlíček. Is Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Decreasing in Czech Adults? Findings from 2008 to 2013. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2016, 13, 1040 .
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Karel Frömel, Emil Řepka, Ladislav Bláha, Aleš Suchomel, Igor Fojtík, Dana Feltlová, Petr Valach, Svatopluk Horák, Jiří Nykodým, Michal Vorlíček. Is Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Decreasing in Czech Adults? Findings from 2008 to 2013. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2016; 13 (10):1040.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Emil Řepka; Ladislav Bláha; Aleš Suchomel; Igor Fojtík; Dana Feltlová; Petr Valach; Svatopluk Horák; Jiří Nykodým; Michal Vorlíček. 2016. "Is Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity Decreasing in Czech Adults? Findings from 2008 to 2013." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13, no. 10: 1040.
To assess the effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in women over 50 years of age with a sedentary occupation. A 10-week walking intervention based on self-regulated brisk walking (BW) to or from work of 30-35 min at least 5 times per week. The research included a total of 104 women (58 women in intervention group). The mean center of pressure (COP) velocity in medial-lateral and anterior-posterior directions, mean total COP velocity with eyes open and closed, BMD of the distal forearm and the calcaneus, body weight, fat mass, and lean body mass were assessed. The BW intervention was completed by 76 % of participants. A significant effect (time × group interaction) was confirmed only in the mean COP velocity in the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed (F = 7.41, P = 0.008). The effect of BW was not confirmed in BMD, body weight, or body composition. The results indicate that the effect of the intervention is influenced by baseline body mass index in body weight, fat mass and visceral adipose tissue. BW prevents the deterioration of postural stability with eyes closed, which can have a direct effect on reducing the risk of falls under worse spatial orientation and visibility. The presented intervention model is insufficient for weight loss, changes in BMD, or body composition, and its effect should be assessed during a longer period of time. German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00007638 , registered March 10, 2015 (retrospectively registered).
Aleš Gába; Roman Cuberek; Zdeněk Svoboda; František Chmelík; Jana Pelclová; Michal Lehnert; Karel Frömel. The effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density, body weight and composition in women over 50 years with a sedentary occupation: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Women's Health 2016, 16, 63 .
AMA StyleAleš Gába, Roman Cuberek, Zdeněk Svoboda, František Chmelík, Jana Pelclová, Michal Lehnert, Karel Frömel. The effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density, body weight and composition in women over 50 years with a sedentary occupation: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Women's Health. 2016; 16 (1):63.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAleš Gába; Roman Cuberek; Zdeněk Svoboda; František Chmelík; Jana Pelclová; Michal Lehnert; Karel Frömel. 2016. "The effect of brisk walking on postural stability, bone mineral density, body weight and composition in women over 50 years with a sedentary occupation: a randomized controlled trial." BMC Women's Health 16, no. 1: 63.
To evaluate general health status of a group of older adults, physically active students of the University of the Third Age (U3A), based on results of biochemical analyses of blood, assessment of their physical activity (PA) level, body composition and cognitive function with respect to age and sex. A total of 104 students (85 women and 19 men, aged 63.7±6.6 y) of the U3A's located in the Upper Silesia region of Poland volunteered to participate in this study. A habitual PA level and body composition were objectively assessed by using ActiGraph GT1M and InBody 720, respectively. Serum lipid profile and glucose metabolism markers were measured for assessment of cardiovascular disease risk factors. Moreover, subjects' cognitive functions were tested. Most of the study participants reached the daily step goal of 10,000 steps and thus fulfilled the ACSM recommendations for the quantity and quality of cardiorespiratory exercise. Highly negative correlations between the number of steps per day and body adiposity markers, serum insulin and HOMA-IR confirmed that vigorous physical activity at the recommended level was associated with better body composition and lower levels of risk markers of coronary heart disease and diabetes. Most of the U3A students were characterized by a favorable lipid profile, prevalence of normal blood pressure, low rates of HOMA-estimated insulin resistance and normal cognitive function. Adherence to ACSM recommendations is associated with beneficial changes in risk factors related to cardiovascular disease.
Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Dariusz Pośpiech; Aleksandra Kroemeke; Małgorzata Mossakowska; Aleš Gába; Jana Pelclová; Miroslava Přidalová; Barbara Kłapcińska. Physical activity, body composition and general health status of physically active students of the University of the Third Age (U3A). Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2016, 64, 66 -74.
AMA StyleIzabela Zając-Gawlak, Dariusz Pośpiech, Aleksandra Kroemeke, Małgorzata Mossakowska, Aleš Gába, Jana Pelclová, Miroslava Přidalová, Barbara Kłapcińska. Physical activity, body composition and general health status of physically active students of the University of the Third Age (U3A). Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2016; 64 ():66-74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIzabela Zając-Gawlak; Dariusz Pośpiech; Aleksandra Kroemeke; Małgorzata Mossakowska; Aleš Gába; Jana Pelclová; Miroslava Přidalová; Barbara Kłapcińska. 2016. "Physical activity, body composition and general health status of physically active students of the University of the Third Age (U3A)." Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 64, no. : 66-74.
Background: Day-to-day walking variability appears not to be random and may fluctuate by day of week or type of day (workdays/non-workdays). The day-of-the-week variability is less clear in period of life transition between the ages of 50-70 years. Moreover, it is unclear whether the variability is related to age or BMI.Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the weekdays-weekends patterns and the day-to-day variability in step patterns in men and women of different age and BMI groups. Methods: During the years 2009-2012, 1,170 individuals (532 men and 638 women) aged 50-70 years participated in a seven-day monitoring using a Yamax Digiwalker SW-700 pedometer. Results: Using ANOVA of repeated measures, it was found that steps/day varied across the day of the week in both men and women in younger age groups (≤ 64 years) (p ≤ .04), whereas in older age group (65-70 years), no significant systematic variability by day of the week was found. Existence of variability by day of the week with significant drop in steps/day on weekend days, especially on Sunday, was confirmed in normal weight, overweight and obese Czech men and women. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study contributes to the evidence with the findings about the existing the day-of-the-week variability of step counts per day in the population aged 50 to 64 years and about the absence of significant variability in seniors (≥ 65 years). Sunday was the least active day in different age and BMI groups aged 50 to 70 years of Czech population. Researchers and practitioners should take the results of this study into consideration when preparing for data collection of habitual physical activity in senior population and in the development of walking interventions and weight reduction programmes designed for this age group
Jana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Emil Repka; Ladislav Blaha; Ales Suchomel; Igor Fojtik; Dana Feltlova; Petr Valach; Svatopluk Horak; Jiri Nykodym. Is pedometer-determined day-of-the-week variability of step counts related to age and BMI in Czech men and women aged 50 to 70 years? Acta Gymnica 2016, 46, 21 -29.
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Karel Frömel, Emil Repka, Ladislav Blaha, Ales Suchomel, Igor Fojtik, Dana Feltlova, Petr Valach, Svatopluk Horak, Jiri Nykodym. Is pedometer-determined day-of-the-week variability of step counts related to age and BMI in Czech men and women aged 50 to 70 years? Acta Gymnica. 2016; 46 (1):21-29.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Emil Repka; Ladislav Blaha; Ales Suchomel; Igor Fojtik; Dana Feltlova; Petr Valach; Svatopluk Horak; Jiri Nykodym. 2016. "Is pedometer-determined day-of-the-week variability of step counts related to age and BMI in Czech men and women aged 50 to 70 years?" Acta Gymnica 46, no. 1: 21-29.
Ilona Pokora; Ewa Sadowska-Krępa; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Jana Pelclová. Body Composition and Hydration Status in Young Elderly Women after 6 Weeks’ Monavie Juice Supplementation. AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICA 2015, 50, 79 -86.
AMA StyleIlona Pokora, Ewa Sadowska-Krępa, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Jana Pelclová. Body Composition and Hydration Status in Young Elderly Women after 6 Weeks’ Monavie Juice Supplementation. AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICA. 2015; 50 (2):79-86.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIlona Pokora; Ewa Sadowska-Krępa; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Jana Pelclová. 2015. "Body Composition and Hydration Status in Young Elderly Women after 6 Weeks’ Monavie Juice Supplementation." AUC KINANTHROPOLOGICA 50, no. 2: 79-86.
Background: Accelerated pace of life and consumerism leads to an increase in obesity. The key element in programs to reduce overweight and obesity is regular physical activity (PA) by means of a healthy lifestyle. Walking, which can be simply assessed by pedometers is appropriate PA that is accessible to everyone, regardless of age and gender. Objective: The aim of our study was to analyse the effect of courses in weight reduction to the selected body composition (BC) parameters in the obese and overweight women of various age and PA level. Methods: 124 women with existing sendenary lifestyles participated in the study, they were differentiated by age (< 40 years: aged 31.3 ± 5.4 years, body weight of 88.2 ± 18.5 kg, body height of 166.5 ± 9.5 cm and ≥ 40 years: aged 51.6 ± 7.5 years, body weight of 88.9 ± 13.3 kg, body height of 163.8 ± 8.2 cm). We divided the monitored sample into sub-groups according to the level of their PA. To determine the average daily number of footsteps during the PA the Yamax pedometer was used. InBody 720 device using the Direct Multi-frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method (DSM-BIA Method) was used to measure and analyse the BC. Results: Based on monitoring of PA and BC health risk indicators the effect of the exercise program, which included cognitive behavioural therapy, showed a decline in body mass index (BMI) and body fat expressed in percentages (PBF) and in the decrease of the visceral fat area (VFA). The amount of fat-free mass (FFM) remained the same. Preceding the therapy the BMI average was within the obesity group (BMI > 30 kg/m2). Following the three month therapy we observed in women with a higher level of PA a shift to the overweight group. Therapy contributed to a reduction in PBF from 2.4% to 3.9% even though the women's groups were still classified as obese (> 35%). During the repeated measurements significant changes (p < .05) occurred only in the VFA in relation to different ages. Conclusions: Research studies have shown positive relationships between the increase in PA and changes in health risk indicators. Observance of the recommended number of 10,000 footsteps per day primarily prevents the increase in body fat mass (BFM) and maintains FFM. Taking up a weight reduction program is essential when commencing the weight loss process in the course of lifestyle change
Tereza Sofková; Miroslava Přidalová; Jana Pelclová. The effect of movement intervention for women attending courses in weight reduction. Acta Gymnica 2014, 44, 47 -56.
AMA StyleTereza Sofková, Miroslava Přidalová, Jana Pelclová. The effect of movement intervention for women attending courses in weight reduction. Acta Gymnica. 2014; 44 (1):47-56.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTereza Sofková; Miroslava Přidalová; Jana Pelclová. 2014. "The effect of movement intervention for women attending courses in weight reduction." Acta Gymnica 44, no. 1: 47-56.
The present findings summarized in the paper do not consider walking as a mere part of usual physical activity of an individual. Walking is understood as a significant tool that contributes to decreasing the impacts of contemporary negative tr...
Roman Cuberek; Ales Gaba; Zdenek Svoboda; Jana Pelclova; František Chmelík; Michal Lehnert; Michal Safar; Karel Frömel. Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation. Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation 2014, 1 .
AMA StyleRoman Cuberek, Ales Gaba, Zdenek Svoboda, Jana Pelclova, František Chmelík, Michal Lehnert, Michal Safar, Karel Frömel. Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation. Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation. 2014; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoman Cuberek; Ales Gaba; Zdenek Svoboda; Jana Pelclova; František Chmelík; Michal Lehnert; Michal Safar; Karel Frömel. 2014. "Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation." Walking in the lifestyle of elderly women with a sedentary occupation , no. : 1.
To verify relationships between physical activity (steps per day) and obesity (components of body composition) among postmenopausal women. Physical activity (ActiGraph GT1M accelerometer; worn for 7 days) and obesity (body composition analyzer InBody 720) were assessed among 79 healthy postmenopausal women (age 63.25 ± 5.51 years; range: 51-81 years). In order to determine differences in body composition in women with different levels of physical activity, one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted, with age of participants as a covariate. Significant intergroup differences in almost all analyzed components of the body composition (weight, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, visceral fat area, body fat mass and percent of body fat) were obtained. Highly active women (≥ 12,500 steps/day) had lower weight and adiposity parameters than those that represented low (< 7,500 steps/day) or somewhat active (7,500-9,999 steps/day) groups. Besides, a noteworthy difference between active (10,000-12,499 steps/day) and low active women was recorded. Noticeably, only in the most active group was the BMI within normal ranges. The higher physical activity, the lower obesity in postmenopausal women. The recommended 10,000 steps/day seems insufficient for this age group. Based on the obtained results, postmenopausal women should walk at least 12,500 steps per day to improve their health.
Aleksandra Kroemeke; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Dariusz Pośpiech; Aleš Gába; Miroslava Přidalová; Jana Pelclová. Postmenopausal obesity: 12,500 steps per day as a remedy? Relationships between body composition and daily steps in postmenopausal women. Menopausal Review 2014, 13, 227 -232.
AMA StyleAleksandra Kroemeke, Izabela Zając-Gawlak, Dariusz Pośpiech, Aleš Gába, Miroslava Přidalová, Jana Pelclová. Postmenopausal obesity: 12,500 steps per day as a remedy? Relationships between body composition and daily steps in postmenopausal women. Menopausal Review. 2014; 13 (4):227-232.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAleksandra Kroemeke; Izabela Zając-Gawlak; Dariusz Pośpiech; Aleš Gába; Miroslava Přidalová; Jana Pelclová. 2014. "Postmenopausal obesity: 12,500 steps per day as a remedy? Relationships between body composition and daily steps in postmenopausal women." Menopausal Review 13, no. 4: 227-232.
Few studies have investigated the different effects that the built environment may have on the physical activity behaviours of men and women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the gender differences in meeting walking recommendations in relation to perceived neighbourhood walkability attributes within the active transportation and leisure-time domains for Czech inhabitants over 50 years of age. The sample included 1,417 men and 1,422 women who were randomly selected. The Abbreviated Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale (ANEWS) was used to obtain information about the perceived environment. The self-administered long version of the IPAQ was used to assess physical activity levels. When walking for transport, men living in neighbourhoods with high street connectivity (OR = 1.47, CI = 1.04–2.9) and higher traffic and crime safety (OR = 1.28, CI = 1.02–1.6) and women living in neighbourhoods with high proximity (OR = 1.36, CI = 1.04–1.77) and high neighbourhood aesthetics (OR = 1.36, CI = 1.04–1.76) were more likely to meet recommended levels of walking. No environmental attributes were found to significantly influence the accomplishment of walking recommendations by men or women when walking for leisure. The study results indicate the gender-specific associations between transportation-related walking and the environment factors. The consideration of those factors in the design of gender-specific walking interventions for Czech inhabitants may help the interventions to be more effective in promotion of physical activity.
Jana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Roman Cuberek. Gender-Specific Associations between Perceived Neighbourhood Walkability and Meeting Walking Recommendations When Walking for Transport and Recreation for Czech Inhabitants over 50 Years of Age. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2013, 11, 527 -536.
AMA StyleJana Pelclová, Karel Frömel, Roman Cuberek. Gender-Specific Associations between Perceived Neighbourhood Walkability and Meeting Walking Recommendations When Walking for Transport and Recreation for Czech Inhabitants over 50 Years of Age. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2013; 11 (1):527-536.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclová; Karel Frömel; Roman Cuberek. 2013. "Gender-Specific Associations between Perceived Neighbourhood Walkability and Meeting Walking Recommendations When Walking for Transport and Recreation for Czech Inhabitants over 50 Years of Age." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 11, no. 1: 527-536.
A neighborhood environment allows defining typical features for physically active or inactive lifestyle. An accelerated pace of life and higher availability of an unhealthy lifestyle increase obesity rates. An analysis of body composition can ...
Tereza Sofková; Miroslava Přidalová; Josef Mitáš; Jana Pelclová. The Level of Neighborhood Walkability in a Place of Residence and its Effect on Body Composition in Obese and Overweight Women. Central European Journal of Public Health 2013, 21, 184 -189.
AMA StyleTereza Sofková, Miroslava Přidalová, Josef Mitáš, Jana Pelclová. The Level of Neighborhood Walkability in a Place of Residence and its Effect on Body Composition in Obese and Overweight Women. Central European Journal of Public Health. 2013; 21 (4):184-189.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTereza Sofková; Miroslava Přidalová; Josef Mitáš; Jana Pelclová. 2013. "The Level of Neighborhood Walkability in a Place of Residence and its Effect on Body Composition in Obese and Overweight Women." Central European Journal of Public Health 21, no. 4: 184-189.
This research focuses on social dancing and its relationship to well-being in the later stage of life. While dancing as a form of physical exercise for seniors has been studied, social dancing has not been as thoroughly investigated. This popular cultural and social activity can contribute to the life of older adults in a variety of ways. The purpose of this study is to identify the ways in which social dancing contributes to the well-being of seniors. To this end we observed, surveyed, and formed a focus group from two dance locations in Olomouc, Czech Republic. As a result of participant observation, questionnaires, and a focus group there were three main findings. 1). Social dance can be a health enhancing physical activity. 2). As opposed to a dance class, social dance promotes a playful and spontaneous atmosphere. 3). This weekly scheduled event of dancing adds a positive reconnection and continuation with one’s memory, youth, and history. Communities should be encouraged to establish social dance as an option for all ages, especially older adults.
Donald N. Roberson Jr.; Jana Pelclová. Social Dancing and Older Adults: Playground for Physical Activity. Ageing International 2013, 39, 124 -143.
AMA StyleDonald N. Roberson Jr., Jana Pelclová. Social Dancing and Older Adults: Playground for Physical Activity. Ageing International. 2013; 39 (2):124-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDonald N. Roberson Jr.; Jana Pelclová. 2013. "Social Dancing and Older Adults: Playground for Physical Activity." Ageing International 39, no. 2: 124-143.
Background: Neighborhood environment is an aspect that influences physical activity, mainly walking. Hence, built environment research may help to use environmental and policy strategies to increase physical activity. Objective: This cross-se...
Jana Pelclova; Karel Fromel; Ladislav Blaha; Izabela Zajac-Gawlak; Lenka Tlucakova. Neighborhood environment and walking for transport and recreation in Central European older adults. Acta Gymnica 2012, 42, 49 -56.
AMA StyleJana Pelclova, Karel Fromel, Ladislav Blaha, Izabela Zajac-Gawlak, Lenka Tlucakova. Neighborhood environment and walking for transport and recreation in Central European older adults. Acta Gymnica. 2012; 42 (4):49-56.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJana Pelclova; Karel Fromel; Ladislav Blaha; Izabela Zajac-Gawlak; Lenka Tlucakova. 2012. "Neighborhood environment and walking for transport and recreation in Central European older adults." Acta Gymnica 42, no. 4: 49-56.