Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in current and former recreational and elite cricketers: a cross-sectional study.

Nirmala K Panagodage-PereraGarrett Scott BullockNigel K ArdenStephanie Rose Filbay

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Elite cricketers had a greater odds of meeting the PA guidelines and HEPA, compared with the general population. Former cricketers demonstrated reduced odds of meeting the PA guidelines compared with the general population. Strategies are needed to transition cricketers to an active lifestyle after retirement, since former cricketers demonstrated reduced odds of meeting the PA guidelines compared with the general population.

Keyphrases

physical activity
clinical practice
body composition
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
depressive symptoms