The pattern of physical activity in relation to health outcomes in boys

Objective. Spontaneous and transitory movement patterns are characteristic of children. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between short, frequent activity bouts and children's health. Methods. Physical activity was recorded every 2 s by accelerometry (ActiGraph GT1M) for seven days in 47 boys (age 8–10 years). Summary activity measures and activity pattern characteristics (frequency, intensity and duration of ≥ 4 s [short]...