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In Ireland, farmers have been identified as a high-risk population, with higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall mortality, compared with the general population. Farming has always been considered a physically active lifestyle. However, in recent times, with the increased use of technology and machinery, farmers may not be completing as much physical activity as before. There is a lack of research on physical activity patterns, fitness, and perception about exercise among farmers. Physical activity patterns were assessed using ActivPAL₃ micro monitors for a duration of 7 consecutive days. Aerobic capacity was measured using a validated sub-maximal exercise test to calculate Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET) levels. The Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS) questionnaire was used to explore perceived benefits and barriers towards exercise. Farmers completed a mean (standard deviation) of 16,452 (5,170) steps and 124 (43) minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) daily. The volume of weekly MVPA was largely accumulated in bouts lasting &lt;10 minutes, with only 17.89% completing bouts of ≥10 minutes. Daily sitting time was 8.26 hours. Farmers are fit, have positive perceptions about exercise, and complete large quantities of physical activity, but not in a CVD protective pattern. CVD risk can be reduced in this population by encouraging them to sit less and engage in MVPA in bouts of ≥10 minutes, in line with current guidelines.

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Physical Activity Patterns, Aerobic Capacity and Perceptions about Exercise among Male Farmers in the Mid-West Region of Ireland