Does work-related and commuting physical activity predict changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior during the transition to retirement? GPS and accelerometer study



: Pasanen Sanna, Halonen Jaana I, Suorsa Kristin, Leskinen Tuija H, Kestens Yan, Thierry Benoit, Pentti Jaana, Vahtera Jussi, Stenholm Sari S

Publisher: Elsevier

: 2023

: Health and Place

: Health & place

: Health Place

: 103025

: 81

: 1353-8292

: 1873-2054

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103025

: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103025

: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/179586007


We examined how GPS and accelerometer measured work-related and commuting physical activity contribute to changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior during the retirement transition in the Finnish Retirement and Aging study (n = 118). Lower work-related activity was associated with a decrease in sedentary time and an increase in light physical activity during retirement. Conversely, higher work-related activity was associated with an increase in sedentary time and a decrease in light physical activity, except among those active workers who also were active commuters. Thus, both work-related and commuting physical activity predict changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior when retiring.

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