Background Understanding which factors influence participation in physical activity is
important to improve the public health. The aim of the present review of reviews was to …

Physical inactivity is an important contributor to non-communicable diseases in countries of
high income, and increasingly so in those of low and middle income. Understanding why …

To evaluate the growing literature on the built environment and physical activity/obesity, we
conducted a review of review papers. Through a systematic search, we identified 36 reviews …

Executive summary The Healthy Cities movement has been in process for almost 30 years,
and the features needed to transform a city into a healthy one are becoming increasingly …

The environment surrounding residences and its recreational and commuting opportunities
are believed to affect human health and well-being. To provide scientific evidence for the …

Background In the past decade, various reviews described the relationship between the
physical environment and different physical activity (PA) domains. Yet, the majority of the …

Due to cycling's many environmental and public health benefits, research on factors that
could increase this activity has greatly expanded in recent years. Clear connections have …

Although cycling as a mode of transport can provide various important benefits to cities and
their transport systems, it accounts for only a small proportion of commuter trips in southern …

In Norway, as in many countries, there is a political goal to increase bicycle use. The electric
bicycle (e-bike) is a promising tool for achieving this goal, given the hilliness of the country …

Abstract Purpose of Review This paper reviews the use of conceptual frameworks in
research on active travel, such as walking and cycling. Generic framework features and a …