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Stoner L, Higgins S, Paterson C. The 24-h activity cycle and cardiovascular outcomes: establishing biological plausibility using arterial stiffness as an intermediate outcome. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 325:H1243-H1263. [PMID: 37737729 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00258.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
This review proposes a biologically plausible working model for the relationship between the 24-h activity cycle (24-HAC) and cardiovascular disease. The 24-HAC encompasses moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity, sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep. MVPA confers the greatest relative cardioprotective effect, when considering MVPA represents just 2% of the day if physical activity guidelines (30 min/day) are met. While we have well-established guidelines for MVPA, those for the remaining activity behaviors are vague. The vague guidelines are attributable to our limited mechanistic understanding of the independent and additive effects of these behaviors on the cardiovascular system. Our proposed biological model places arterial stiffness, a measure of vascular aging, as the key intermediate outcome. Starting with prolonged exposure to SB or static standing, we propose that the reported transient increases in arterial stiffness are driven by a cascade of negative hemodynamic effects following venous pooling. The subsequent autonomic, metabolic, and hormonal changes further impair vascular function. Vascular dysfunction can be offset by using mechanistic-informed interruption strategies and by engaging in protective behaviors throughout the day. Physical activity, especially MVPA, can confer protection by chronically improving endothelial function and associated protective mechanisms. Conversely, poor sleep, especially in duration and quality, negatively affects hormonal, metabolic, autonomic, and hemodynamic variables that can confound the physiological responses to next-day activity behaviors. Our hope is that the proposed biologically plausible working model will assist in furthering our understanding of the effects of these complex, interrelated activity behaviors on the cardiovascular system.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lee Stoner
- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Department of Epidemiology, The Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Alomairah SA, Knudsen SDP, Roland CB, Molsted S, Clausen TD, Bendix JM, Løkkegaard E, Jensen AK, Larsen JE, Jennum P, Stallknecht B. Effects of Two Physical Activity Interventions on Sleep and Sedentary Time in Pregnant Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5359. [PMID: 37047973 PMCID: PMC10094525 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
Pregnancy is often associated with poor sleep and high sedentary time (SED). We investigated the effect of physical activity (PA) interventions on sleep and SED in pregnant women. A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial (n = 219) explored the effect of structured supervised exercise training (EXE) or motivational counseling on PA (MOT) compared to standard prenatal care (CON) on sleep and SED during pregnancy. Three times during pregnancy, sleep was determined by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and SED by the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ). Also, a wrist-worn consumer activity tracker measured sleep and SED continuously. Data from the activity tracker confirmed that sleep time decreases, and SED increases by approx. 30 and 24 min/day, respectively, from baseline (maximum gestational age (GA) week 15) to delivery. Compared to CON, the global PSQI score was better for EXE in GA week 28 (-0.8 [-1.5; -0.1], p = 0.031) and for both EXE and MOT in GA week 34 (-1 [-2; -0.5], p = 0.002; -1 [-2; -0.1], p = 0.026). In GA week 28, SED (h/day) from PPAQ was lower in EXE compared to both CON and MOT (-0.69 [-1; -0.0], p = 0.049; -0.6 [-1.0; -0.02], p = 0.042). In conclusion, PA interventions during pregnancy improved sleep quality and reduced SED.
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- Saud Abdulaziz Alomairah
- Public Health Department, College of Health Sciences, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh 13316, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, Copenhagen University Hospital—North Zealand, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nordsjaellands Hospital, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, Copenhagen University Hospital—North Zealand, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nordsjaellands Hospital, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Nordsjaellands Hospital, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, Copenhagen University Hospital—North Zealand, 3400 Hilleroed, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Section of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
- Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Marini S, Messina R, Masini A, Scognamiglio F, Caravita I, Leccese V, Soldà G, Parma D, Bertini V, Scheier LM, Dallolio L. Application of the COM-B Framework to Understand Facilitators and Barriers for Practising Physical Activity among Pregnant Women and Midwives Participating in the WELL-DONE! Study. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:bs13020114. [PMID: 36829343 PMCID: PMC9952666 DOI: 10.3390/bs13020114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Regular physical activity (PA) is protective and reduces disease burden but remains a challenge for pregnant women (PW). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, PW without contraindications should practice 150 min of moderate PA per week. Nonetheless, PA levels are concerningly low among PW. The aim of this study was to investigate PW's and midwives' perceptions regarding PA and recommended guidelines, and use this information to inform future health promotion strategies. We recruited 10 PW and 10 midwives to participate in online focus groups conducted between July 2020 and April 2021. Focus group probes and data analysis were guided by the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation-behaviour) framework. The majority of the sample had already practised PA, recognized the importance of PA during pregnancy, and considered the WHO guidelines reasonable. Notwithstanding, PW wanted more specific instruction on PA and desired opportunities to practice. Additional barriers reported by PW included low self-efficacy and lack of motivation. Midwives considered the lack of specific knowledge and confidence in managing PA as the main obstacles. The current findings suggest that PW and midwives need specific training in PA to overcome both psychological and physical barriers. Midwives play a vital role in educating and encouraging PA among PW.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sofia Marini
- Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, 47921 Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Visa San Giacomo 12, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Visa San Giacomo 12, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Visa San Giacomo 12, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Visa San Giacomo 12, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- LARS Research Institute, Inc., Sun City, AZ 85351, USA
- Prevention Strategies, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, University of Bologna, Visa San Giacomo 12, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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