Mothers’ activity levels may depend on number and ages of children: Research –

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renew: November 17, 2022 at 17:37 IT department

washington [US]Nov. 17 (ANI): Fewer than half of moms met recommended levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity, and Motheryoung children Try to do the least, the researchers found.
Physical activity, especially moderate to vigorous activity, with lots of health benefitsreduces the risk of many diseases from cancer to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and helps maintain a healthy weight and better mental health.
Evidence shows that physical activity can help parents cope with the daily challenges of parenthood and strengthen their relationship with them children If they work together. However, parents tend to be less active than non-parents.
Examining how family composition affects physical activity levels MotherDuring their participation in the survey, researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Southampton analyzed data from 848 women who participated in the Southampton Women’s Survey in the UK. The women, aged 20-34, were recruited between 1998 and 2002 and followed up in subsequent years. They were given accelerometers to assess their activity levels. The results are published today in PLOS ONE.
school age women children average about 26 minutes* of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, while Motheronly younger children (ages four and under) Administer approximately 18 minutes per day*.

Having multiple children means MotherShe can only get about 21 minutes* of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day, but interestingly, multisporting moms children All people under the age of five are older than those with children school age.
less than 50% Mothers achieved recommended levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (150 minutes per week), regardless of their age children.
Dr Kathryn Hesketh, Medical Research Council (MRC) epidemiology A unit at the University of Cambridge said: “When you have a small childrenyour parental responsibilities can be very draining, and it’s often hard to find time for activities other than time spent caring for you childrenSo, exercise is often one of the first things put on the back burner, so most of the physical activity moms manage to do seems to be low-intensity.
“However, when children Going to school, moms try to get more physical activity.There are a number of possible reasons for this, including increased opportunities to participate in higher intensity activities children; You can resume active commuting; or feel more comfortable spending time on your own. “
Rachel Simpson, MRC PhD student epidemiology Unit adds: “There are clear benefits to getting more physical activity, both in the short and long term, especially if it raises your heart rate. But as a human being requires Mother It’s hard to find time.We need to think about ways not only to encourage moms but also to make it as easy as possible for busy moms, especially those with young children, to increase the amount of high-intensity physical activity they engage in. “
Prof. Keith Godfrey, MRC Lifecourse epidemiology Center and NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Center said: “It is perhaps not surprising that Motherwho is young children or several children engaged in lower-intensity physical activity, but this is the first study to quantify the significance of this reduction.Local government planners and leisure facilities providers need to do more to support Motheris engaged in physical activity. ” (Arnie)