Search for dissertations about: "Physical fitness"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 166 swedish dissertations containing the words Physical fitness.

  2. 21. Physical activity, muscle mass and physical function in older adults

    Author : Jort Veen; Fawzi Kadi; Andreas Nilsson; Peter Edholm; Anna-Karin Welmer; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Ageing is accompanied by a decline in physical function, including loss of muscle mass and muscle strength, which leads to impaired ability to perform activities of daily living and loss of independence. Physical activity (PA) is currently viewed as a key lifestyle factor with potential to mitigate these age-related deteriorations. READ MORE

  4. 22. Diet and sarcopenia risk in community-dwelling older European adults

    Author : Diego Montiel Rojas; Fawzi Kadi; Elodie Ponsot; Andreas Nilsson; Rikard Landberg; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Muscle mass; Muscle strength; Physical function; Healthy diet; Mediterranean diet; Macronutrients; Healthy ageing; Physical activity; Metabolic syndrome;

    Abstract : The age-related decline in muscle strength and muscle mass can lead to sarcopenia with higher risk of falls, disability, and loss of independence. In this context, healthy dietary habits have the potential to delay onset of physical limitations, thereby promoting healthy ageing. READ MORE

  5. 23. Physical fitness and overweight in Swedish youths

    Author : Örjan Ekblom; P-O Åstrand; Pekka Oja; Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Övervikt hos barn; Övervikt hos ungdomar; Medicin Teknik; Medicine Technology; Adolescents; children; physical performance; fitness; trend; overweight; Sweden;

    Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to describe the level of physical fitness and prevalence of overweight and obesity in Swedish youths, and their trends over 14 years. Additionally, the relation between fitness and overweight on the one hand and physical activity on the other was examined. READ MORE

  6. 24. The art of ageing well : a salutogenic perspective on physical activity for older adults

    Author : Helena Ericson; Susanna Geidne; Mikael Quennerstedt; Inger Eliasson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health resources; exercise; salutogenesis; sport and physical activity; ageing well;

    Abstract : This thesis examines older adults’ participation in physical activity, and is framed within a salutogenic theory regarding ageing well, or as others say, healthy ageing. Ageing well can be studied in numerous ways. Since this thesis is within the field of Sport Sciences, different physical activity initiatives for older adults are in focus. READ MORE

  7. 25. Statistical advancements in analyzing accelerometer-measured physical activity intensity

    Author : Jonatan Fridolfsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; accelerometry; cardiometabolic risk factors; cardiovascular disease; cardiorespiratory fitness; public health; statistics; multivariate; partial least squares; structural equation modelling;

    Abstract : Physical activity (PA) is widely recognized as an important factor in preventing and treating cardiometabolic diseases and reducing mortality. Yet, the health implications of specific PA intensities and the intricate role of fitness in the relationship between PA and health remain less clear. READ MORE