As the authors suggest, this finding may be particularly relevant for people engaging in intermittent occupational activities and older adults who face difficulty participating in long bouts of physical activity. addresses physiologic benefits of accumulating exercise, that is, multiple short bouts (lasting about 10 minutes in length) of exercise, in lowering postprandial lipaemia and potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Two papers present current evidence of the effects of exercise on physical and mental health. This process culminated in the following seven selected papers, covering a wide range of topics on exercise and health.Īs the subtitle "3Q" of the conference suggests, exercise has multiple health benefits. The project took over a year, with the authors required to prepare and submit their work, followed by independent peer reviews and revisions. The Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health was asked to serve as a channel to disseminate the findings. At the end of the conference, the organizers and participants agreed that the presentations would be of interest to a wider scientific audience. Several distinguished researchers from Germany, Finland, Japan, and the United States were invited to present their studies. The Ministry of Education and Executive Yuan's Department of Health and Sports Affairs Council sponsored the event. It was organized by National Yang-Ming University, National Taiwan Sport University, and Taiwan Health & Fitness Association. With rapid urbanization and the amenities of modern life, sedentary lifestyles have pervaded society.Īgainst this backdrop, it is timely that a scientific meeting entitled 2011 International Conference of Exercise for 3Q: Health Quotient, Emotion Quotient, and Intelligence Quotient, was held in Taipei, Taiwan on October 5-7, 2011. Closely tied to physical inactivity are problems of overweight and obesity, once regarded as Western phenomena, but now becoming increasingly prevalent among Asian countries as well. Physical inactivity ranks fourth among the risk factors contributing to global mortality in high and middle income countries. The public health significance of physical activity has been well documented in comprehensive evidence-based reviews and recommendations. Physical activity, including exercise, is widely recognized as one of the key health behaviors for maintaining health and enhancing quality of life for all age groups.
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