Open AccessVigorous-Intensity Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Risk of Major Chronic Disease in Men
Author(s) -
Andrea K. Chomistek,
Nancy R. Cook,
Alan Flint,
Eric B. Rimm
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e31825a68f3
Subject(s) - medicine , confidence interval , disease , intensity (physics) , physical activity , physical therapy , physics , quantum mechanics
Although studies have shown health benefits for moderate-intensity physical activity, there is limited evidence to support beneficial effects for high amounts of vigorous activity among middle-age and older men. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between vigorous-intensity physical activity, compared with moderate-intensity activity, and risk of major chronic disease in men.