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Ding P, Ding C, Feng S. The health benefits of bicycling to school among adolescents in China: A propensity score matching study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1049254. [PMID: 37081956 PMCID: PMC10110905 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1049254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Background A large number of high-income countries are now promoting active commuting to school as an opportunity for adolescents to increase physical activity (PA) and improve their health. Few studies have examined the multiple benefits of active travel to school among adolescents in developing countries, especially in China. Hence, this study aims to estimate the effects of bicycling to school on adolescents' subjective health, physical health, and sickness absence. Methods Self-reported and cross-sectional data from 6,353 school-aged children (12-19 years old) in the 2014-2015 China Education Panel Survey (CEPS2014-2015) were used. The independent variable was a binary, self-reported indicator of whether children bicycled to school. The dependent variables included subjective health (self-reported health, mental stress), physical health (BMI, kidney disease, lung disease, heart disease, brain disease, upper limb fracture, lower limb fracture, and sickness frequency), and sickness absence. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to estimate the causal effects of bicycling to school on adolescents' health. Results Bicycling to school positively affects both subjective and physical health. Those students who biked to school were associated with a higher self-rated health status, a healthier weight, a lower level of mental stress, and a lower risk of developing brain diseases. No significant relation is found between bicycling and sickness frequency, and sickness absence. Moreover, we separately compared the bicycling group with the walking group and the non-active travel group. There is still evidence that cycling is beneficial for students. Compared with walking to school, cycling to school resulted in a higher self-rated health score and a lower mental stress score. Physically, students who bicycled to school were less likely to be absent from school and suffer from kidney and brain diseases than students who walked to school. However, we do not find a significant difference in health outcomes from cycling compared to non-active modes of transportation. Further, differentiation of the health effects of bicycling across living areas shows that health effects are more pronounced for those living in edge and rural areas. Conclusion These findings provide evidence of the value of promoting bicycling to school in improving various adolescents' health outcomes in transitional China.
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- Pengxiang Ding
- School of Public Economics and Administration, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China
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- School of Science and Information, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Public Economics and Administration, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Suwei Feng,
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Nakhaei H, Nayebifar S, Fanaei H. Decrease in serum asprosin levels following six weeks of spinning and stationary cycling training in overweight women. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2022; 44:21-26. [PMID: 36049225 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2022-0003] [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: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Secreted by white adipose tissue, asprosin is a newly recognized adipokine whose physiological function is not well comprehended. This study intended to determine the effect of spinning and stationary cycling on serum asprosin levels in overweight women. METHODS Forty-five overweight women with BMI>25 kg/m2 in the age range of 30-40 years were assigned randomly to three groups of 15 participants: control, spinning (group cycling with music), and stationary bike (individual pedaling on a stationary bike). The participants performed the exercises three sessions per week for six weeks. Lipid profile and asprosin levels were measured by enzymatic and ELISA methods, respectively. Moreover, the paired t-test and one-way ANOVA were employed to make within-group and between-group comparisons, respectively. RESULTS The stationary cycling and spinning exercise groups experienced significant reductions in weight, BMI, serum triglyceride, and asprosin levels from the pretest to the posttest. The control group showed no statistically significant differences. Serum concentrations of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein only declined in the spinning group. In this regard, neither the control group nor the stationary bicycle exhibited no significant change over time. The spinning group demonstrated a significant rise in high-density lipoprotein levels, which was not observed in the control group. In addition, there was no significant difference in WHR index between the intervention groups. CONCLUSIONS By lowering the serum asprosin level, a spinning exercise program appears to be effective in reducing disorders linked to metabolic diseases in overweight women.
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- Hossein Nakhaei
- Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Physical Education, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Department of Sport Sciences, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran
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- Pregnancy Health Research Center, Department of Physiology, School of Medicine Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Masuda Y, Wam R, Paik B, Ngoh C, Choong AM, Ng JJ. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of exertional rhabdomyolysis after indoor spinning: a systematic review. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2022:1-12. [PMID: 35254210 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2022.2049645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES An increasing number of patients are diagnosed with exertional rhabdomyolysis secondary to indoor spinning. We performed a systematic review to characterize the clinical features of this new clinical entity. METHODS We conducted a thorough literature search on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Articles published from inception to 23 June 2021 were considered. A two-stage article selection process was performed. Articles that reported clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with spin-induced exertional rhabdomyolysis (SIER) were included. Quality assessment was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. RESULTS There were a total of 22 articles and 97 patients with SIER. Most patients were healthy females who had attended their first spinning session. The mean time to clinical presentation was 3.1 ± 1.5 days. The most common presenting symptoms were myalgia, dark urine, and muscle weakness in the thighs. Seven patients (7.2%) developed acute kidney injury, and two patients (2.1%) required temporary inpatient hemodialysis. Four patients (4.1%) developed thigh compartment syndrome and required fasciotomies. No long-term sequelae or mortality were observed. The mean length of stay was 5.6 ± 2.9 days. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare professionals must have a high index of suspicion for SIER when a patient presents with myalgia, dark urine, or weakness after a recent episode of indoor spinning. Fitness center owners, spinning instructors, and participants should also be better educated about the clinical features and manifestations of SIER.
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- Yoshio Masuda
- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Yale-NUS College, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.,Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore.,Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.,Cardiovascular Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- SingVaSC, Singapore Vascular Surgical Collaborative, Singapore.,Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre, Singapore
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Azevêdo LM, Santos LS, Pardono E, Almeida JA, Menezes AS. Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric and Cardiovascular Profile Among Students in Sergipe State Attending Public Schools. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20200050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Health Benefits of Indoor Cycling: A Systematic Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 55:medicina55080452. [PMID: 31443139 PMCID: PMC6722762 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55080452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Indoor cycling is one of the most practiced activities in fitness centers for most people regardless of their physical conditioning level. Several studies have analyzed the effect of indoor cycling on several parameters related to health, such as maximal oxygen consumption, blood pressure, body composition, as well as biochemical markers such as HDL or LDL. However, no study has synthesized all health benefits associated with the indoor cycling practice in the form of a systematic review and established guidelines or recommendations. Therefore, the aim of this manuscript was to conduct a systematic review of published studies about the benefits of indoor cycling training and to establish recommendations for coaches, researchers, and practitioners. Materials and Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were followed to conduct the current systematic review. A systematic search was performed to retrieve relevant published articles until January 2019 using the following keywords: ‘indoor cycling’, ‘indoor bicycle’, and ‘spinning exercise’. Information about participants, intervention, comparisons, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) was extracted. Results: A total of 300 studies were initially identified. After the revision process, 13 of them were included. The total sample size of the studies was 372 (306 women). Results revealed that indoor cycling may improve aerobic capacity, blood pressure, lipid profile, and body composition. These enhancements may be achieved as standalone intervention or combined with other physical exercises or diet. Conclusions: The combination of indoor cycling and diet is recommended to improve the lipid profile, lose weight, and reduce blood pressure. Furthermore, indoor cycling alone may also enhance aerobic capacity. Given the lack of randomized controlled trials, these conclusions should be taken with caution.
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Heo JW, Yoo SZ, No MH, Park DH, Kang JH, Kim TW, Kim CJ, Seo DY, Han J, Yoon JH, Jung SJ, Kwak HB. Exercise Training Attenuates Obesity-Induced Skeletal Muscle Remodeling and Mitochondria-Mediated Apoptosis in the Skeletal Muscle. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15102301. [PMID: 30347719 PMCID: PMC6210945 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15102301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Revised: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Obesity is characterized by the induction of skeletal muscle remodeling and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Exercise has been reported as a positive regulator of skeletal muscle remodeling and apoptosis. However, the effects of exercise on skeletal muscle remodeling and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in obese skeletal muscles have not been clearly elucidated. Four-week-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned into four groups: control (CON), control plus exercise (CON + EX), high-fat diet (HFD), and HFD plus exercise groups (HFD + EX). After obesity was induced by 20 weeks of 60% HFD feeding, treadmill exercise was performed for 12 weeks. Exercise ameliorated the obesity-induced increase in extramyocyte space and a decrease in the cross-sectional area of the skeletal muscle. In addition, it protected against increases in mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in obese skeletal muscles. These results suggest that exercise as a protective intervention plays an important role in regulating skeletal muscle structure and apoptosis in obese skeletal muscles.
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- Jun-Won Heo
- Department of Kinesiology, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Medicinal Toxicology Research Center, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea.
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- National Research Laboratory for Mitochondrial Signaling, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Center, Inje University, Busan 47392, Korea.
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- National Research Laboratory for Mitochondrial Signaling, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Center, Inje University, Busan 47392, Korea.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Hannam University, Daejeon 34430, Korea.
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- Department of Leisure Sports, Seoil University, Seoul 02192, Korea.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
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