[HTML][HTML] Physical activity, screen time, and emotional well-being during the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak in China

F Qin, Y Song, GP Nassis, L Zhao, Y Dong… - International journal of …, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
We aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 lock down on lifestyle in China during the
initial stage of the pandemic. A questionnaire was distributed to Chinese adults living in 31 …

The role of the interface of sport and tourism in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic

M Weed - Journal of Sport & Tourism, 2020‏ - Taylor & Francis
This feature editorial discusses the role of the interface of sport and tourism in the response
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key concepts are set out as context for discussion under two …

A sco** review of the health benefits of nature-based physical activity

RW Christiana, GM Besenyi, J Gustat… - Journal of Healthy …, 2021‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The health benefits of physical activity and spending time in nature are well established.
However, youths and adults in the United States are not participating in sufficient levels of …

Physical activity and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown: relationships with motivational quality and nature contexts

M Jenkins, S Houge Mackenzie, K Hodge… - Frontiers in Sports and …, 2021‏ - frontiersin.org
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global event that has already had substantive negative
impacts on psychological well-being. This study investigated the relationship between …

Can viewing nature through windows improve isolated living? A pathway analysis on Chinese male prisoners during the COVID-19 epidemic

H Li, X Zhang, C You, X Chen, Y Cao… - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021‏ - frontiersin.org
Nature exposure is known to promote life satisfaction and well-being, and indirect exposure
through windows is likely to benefit isolated populations. However, whether such type of …

Should I stay or should I go? Visit frequency as fitness centre retention strategy

S Yi, YW Lee, T Connerton, CY Park - Managing Sport and Leisure, 2021‏ - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Rationale/Purpose: While there have been many previous studies on the impact
of service quality, satisfaction, and loyalty on retention, mainly through qualitative surveys …

[HTML][HTML] StepFit-18K: Improving Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms with a Simple, Structured Walking Intervention

I Franco, A Bianco, L Prospero, G Riezzo… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal (GI)
disorder characterized by abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, and bloating, affecting …

The effect of different combinations of physical activity and natural environment videos on children's attention levels between class breaks

X Luo, M Tao, J Lu, L Lu, X He - BMC pediatrics, 2023‏ - Springer
Background Physical activity intervention and watching natural environment videos have
been proven to improve young children's attention levels. However, evidence comparing the …

Horticultural activities can achieve the same affect improvement effect of green exercise: A randomized field controlled trial

M Tao, L Lu, J Gao, X He - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022‏ - frontiersin.org
Objectives With the deepening of non-drug intervention research on human mental health,
more and more attention has been paid to the benefits of horticultural activities and green …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Outdoor Cycling, Virtual and Enhanced Reality Indoor Cycling on Heart Rate, Motivation, Enjoyment and Intention to Perform Green Exercise in …

L Poli, G Greco, M Gabriele, I Pepe, C Centrone… - Journal of Functional …, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Background: Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), Italy ranks low in leisure-time PA
among European countries. Integrating virtual (VR)/enhanced (ER) reality with exercise …