Reduced physical activity and risk of chronic disease: the biology behind the consequences

Frank W. Booth; Matthew J. Laye; Simon J. Lees; R. Scott Rector; John P. Thyfault

doi:10.1007/s00421-007-0606-5

Keywords

Sedentary lifestyleSports medicineMedicinePhysiologyInsulin resistanceDiseaseAerobic exerciseInternal medicineEndocrinologyInsulinObesityPhysical therapy

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University of Missouri US

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Year: 2007
Type: review
Volume: 102
Issue: 4
Pages: 381-390
Citations: 244
Access: Closed

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                                    Frank W. Booth, 
                                
                                    Matthew J. Laye, 
                                
                                    Simon J. Lees
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2007). 
                            Reduced physical activity and risk of chronic disease: the biology behind the consequences. 
                            European Journal of Applied Physiology
                            , 102
                            (4)
                            , 381-390.
                            https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-007-0606-5
                        

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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-007-0606-5