January 1, 2025Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Continuity and Changes in Work Commuting Modes and Their Associations With Overall Physical Activity and Weight Status Among Finnish Adults

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KSKasper SalinUniversity of Jyväskylä TKTuomas KukkoJAMK University of Applied Sciences ILIrinja LounassaloUniversity of Jyväskylä

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Observational analysis revealed changes in physical activity and weight status in Finnish adults, indicating commuting modes influence health outcomes.

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Active commuters took an average of 953 to 1345 more daily steps than passive commuters, showing a significant difference in physical activity levels.
Over 11 years, persistently active commuters experienced a smaller increase in BMI (-0.4 kg/m2) compared to those who remained passive, highlighting health benefits.
Linear mixed effects and linear regression models assessed variations in step counts, BMI, and waist circumference across different commuting modes.
The study emphasizes that commuting modes like walking and public transport can improve overall physical activity and weight management.

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Salin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4760ad7bf08b1ead4579 https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0644

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Observational analysis revealed changes in physical activity and weight status in Finnish adults, indicating commuting modes influence health outcomes.

Continuity and Changes in Work Commuting Modes and Their Associations With Overall Physical Activity and Weight Status Among Finnish Adults

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Continuity and Changes in Work Commuting Modes and Their Associations With Overall Physical Activity and Weight Status Among Finnish Adults

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