Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior to Prevent Chronic Diseases

Dear colleagues,

Decreased physical activity participation and increased sedentary behavior increase the risks of developing chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes among various populations. Regular participation in physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior play a significant role in health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. More specifically, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps to build and maintain healthy bones and muscles; reduces the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease; and diminishes symptoms of depression and anxiety, thereby promoting cardiorespiratory fitness and psychological well-being. However, globally, 81% of adolescents aged 11–17 years and approximately 23% of adults aged 18 and over are insufficiently physically active. In fact, physical inactivity is one of the 10 leading risk factors for global mortality, which is on the rise in many countries, adding to the burden of non-communicable diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes) and affecting general health worldwide. Therefore, the study of promotion of physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior to prevent chronic diseases has become an emerging trend in the field, as more and more researchers have conducted investigations in this area of inquiries in the past few decades. In response, we invite investigators to contribute original research articles and review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to understand the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and health outcomes among various populations. In this Special Issue, we are particularly interested in articles examining the effects of physical activity programs on health promotion and disease prevention, as well as correlates and determinants of physical activity and sedentary behavior across the lifespan through experimental and observational research designs.

Dr. Zan Gao
Dr. Jung Eun Lee
Guest Editors

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