Health impact of light-intensity physical activity and exercise

Yuko Gando; Isao Muraoka

doi:10.1007/978-4-431-55333-5_5

Health impact of light-intensity physical activity and exercise

Yuko Gando^*, Isao Muraoka

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School of Sport Sciences

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Abstract

Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. High levels of moderate/vigorous physical activity are associated with better health outcomes. However, there is currently a limited understanding about the relationship between light-intensity physical activity and health benefits. In this chapter, we summarize the available literature pertaining to the health impacts of light-intensity physical activity and exercise. Arterial stiffening and insulin resistance are significantly related to the daily time spent in light physical activity, especially for older people, and independent of moderate/vigorous physical activity. The effectiveness of light-intensity exercise such as yoga or stretching for improving vascular functions remains uncertain. However, yoga practice may be helpful in reducing risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Physical Activity, Exercise, Sedentary Behavior and Health
Publisher	Springer Japan
Pages	51-61
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Print)	9784431553335, 9784431553328
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55333-5_5
Publication status	Published - 2015 Jan 1

Keywords

Glycemic control
Physical activity benefit
Vascular function

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Medicine(all)
Engineering(all)

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