Differential associations of physical activity and exercise to physical fitness
Our study revealed diverse connections between PA, exercise, and physical fitness. When promoting PA, it is suggested to exclude work-related PA and prioritize purposeful PA with adequate intensity, duration, and regularity to maximize the benefits for physical fitness.
Authors
- Hsiu-Fan Hsu
- Kai-Yang Lo
- Dih-Ling Luh
- Yen-Po Yeh
Institutions
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (TW)
- National Sun Yat-sen University (TW)
- National Chiayi University (TW)
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Changhua County Public Health Bureau (TW)
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Chung Shan Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health in Practice
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100755
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00