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摘要
Objectives. - This review presents an overview of the health outcomes of active commuting among adults, along with an ecological description of its main correlates. Research and practice recommendations will also be formulated.
Current problem. - Active commuting is a hot topic given the rising cost of petroleum, the increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the growing prevalence of obesity.
Perspectives & projects. - Quasi-experimental studies are needed in order to establish causality relationships between active commuting, its outcomes and its determinants. In addition, further studies should attempt to improve our understanding of the interactions among its numerous determinants.
Conclusions. - According to currently published studies, active commuting may reduce the risk of obesity, total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and arterial pressure while raising HDL cholesterol, (V) over dotO(2max) and maximal aerobic power among sedentary individuals. However, data are missing on the dose-response relationships. Besides, its determinants are located at all levels of the ecological model, but the interactions between these different levels of influence deserve more interest.
- 出版日期2010-11
