Shilpa Dogra1, Janine M Clarke2, Jennifer L Copeland3. 1. Faculty of Health Sciences, Kinesiology, University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Ontario. 2. Health Statistics Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. 3. Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Evidence for associations between prolonged sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time and fitness is limited in older adults. This study examines associations between objectively measured and self-reported total sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time with cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness among Canadian men and women aged 60 to 69. DATA AND METHODS: Data from cycles 1 and 2 of the Canadian Health Measures Survey were used for analysis. This is a nationally representative survey with an overall response rate of 53.5%. Men (n = 564) and women (n = 593) aged 60 to 69 were selected for analysis. Sedentary time, breaks in sedentary time, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were objectively measured with accelerometers. Leisure sedentary time was self-reported. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed with the modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test. Musculoskeletal fitness was based on grip strength and flexibility. Linear regression models were adjusted for age, sex, education, body mass index, smoking status and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. RESULTS: The number of breaks in measured sedentary time (β:0.47, p = 0.02 ) and the percentage of measured sedentary time spent in bouts lasting at least 20 minutes (β:-0.53, p = 0.01 ) were associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. For men, grip strength was negatively associated with measured total sedentary time (β:-0.03, p = 0.03 ) and sit-and-reach was positively associated with breaks in measured sedentary time (β:0.15, p = 0.02 ). Self-reported sedentary time was not associated with any of the fitness outcomes. INTERPRETATION: Among Canadians aged 60 to 69, fitness may be influenced not only by total sedentary time, but also by patterns of sedentary time.
BACKGROUND: Evidence for associations between prolonged sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time and fitness is limited in older adults. This study examines associations between objectively measured and self-reported total sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time with cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness among Canadian men and women aged 60 to 69. DATA AND METHODS: Data from cycles 1 and 2 of the Canadian Health Measures Survey were used for analysis. This is a nationally representative survey with an overall response rate of 53.5%. Men (n = 564) and women (n = 593) aged 60 to 69 were selected for analysis. Sedentary time, breaks in sedentary time, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were objectively measured with accelerometers. Leisure sedentary time was self-reported. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed with the modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test. Musculoskeletal fitness was based on grip strength and flexibility. Linear regression models were adjusted for age, sex, education, body mass index, smoking status and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. RESULTS: The number of breaks in measured sedentary time (β:0.47, p = 0.02 ) and the percentage of measured sedentary time spent in bouts lasting at least 20 minutes (β:-0.53, p = 0.01 ) were associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. For men, grip strength was negatively associated with measured total sedentary time (β:-0.03, p = 0.03 ) and sit-and-reach was positively associated with breaks in measured sedentary time (β:0.15, p = 0.02 ). Self-reported sedentary time was not associated with any of the fitness outcomes. INTERPRETATION: Among Canadians aged 60 to 69, fitness may be influenced not only by total sedentary time, but also by patterns of sedentary time.
Authors: Fernanda M Silva; Pedro Duarte-Mendes; Marcio Cascante Rusenhack; Meirielly Furmann; Paulo Renato Nobre; Miguel Ângelo Fachada; Carlos M Soares; Ana Teixeira; José Pedro Ferreira Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-11-21 Impact factor: 3.390