physical activity

Multi-component exercise (MCE) is a type of workout that combines different types of exercises and has been shown to improve both physical fitness and overall well-being. A recent study aimed to see how MCE affects physical fitness and quality of life (QOL) in middle-aged adults. The study involved 180 participants, who were split into two groups, one group followed a 24-week MCE program, while the other group did not change their usual routine. Researchers measured their quality of life using a widely recognized tool, the WHOQOL-BREF, and also tested their physical fitness, focusing on muscular endurance. While there were no major improvements in overall quality of life for those in the exercise group compared to the control group, the study found that those who did MCE showed significant improvements in strength. In particular, their upper body strength (measured by seated biceps curls) and lower body strength (measured by sit-and-stand tests) saw a noticeable boost. In conclusion, although the MCE program didn’t make a big difference in the participants’ overall quality of life, it did help them build better muscle endurance, which is an important part of staying active and healthy as we aged.

University of Queensland, Australia The recent lecture delivered by Professor John Cairney, Head of School, Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland, offered a comprehensive look at the evolving field of human movement and nutrition sciences. With Professor Yu-Kai Chang as an inviter, the session brought together prominent minds in the field, providing a platform for meaningful discourse on the interdisciplinary nature of human movement, public health, and innovation.

In this invited talk, Ying-Chu Chen shared the experience of being a physcial activity and exercise specialist. He also made clear the definite definition of those three terms, i.e., physical activity, exercise, and sports.

Professor Joan Duda is recognized globally for her knowledge in motivating individuals in physical activities and understanding the factors influencing commitment and optimal performance. Her expertise extends to the psychological and emotional aspects of sports, exercise, and dance. She has a track record of creating, executing, and assessing theory-driven strategies for various groups, from healthy to clinical populations, spanning different ages. Her work stands out for merging significant theoretical models, advancements in methodology, and utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, ranging from field to laboratory studies. Joan spearheads the Motivating Healthy Lifestyle division at the Centre for Obesity Research and is affiliated with the Center on Healthy Ageing and the Institute of Sport, Exercise, and Movement.

In this seminar, Ying-Chu Chen shared the recent research work of effects of acute blood flow restriction exercise on cognitive function. He investigated the current research of blood flow restriction on cognitive function.

Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health Promotion:A Practitioner’s Perspective. Thanks for Professor Lai’s invitation. We discussed about the topic of exercise, physical activity, and health promotion from a practitioner’s perspective. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you guys those materials and perspectives. Feel free to contact me for sharing.

肥胖和多種慢性病息息相關，體重管理是長年不滅的議題，坊間對於減肥、體位控制的方法各出奇招，如何幫助民眾透過科學、醫學實證的專業方法來安全、有效、長期地維持良好的BMI數值，以及透過運動來達到更好的身體組成，這都將會是相當值得探討的主題。

Journal Clubs Presents_Muscle strength and executive function in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health Promotion:A Practitioner’s Perspective. Thanks for Professor Lai’s invitation. We discussed about the topic of exercise, physical activity, and health promotion from a practitioner’s perspective. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you guys those materials and perspectives. Feel free to contact me for sharing.