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Table 4 Summary table of results showing relation between sedentary behaviour and fitness

From: Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth

Type of Study

Number of Studies

Number of participants

Narrative recommendation and main findings

RCT

0

  

Intervention

1

76

Reductions in sedentary behaviour lead to increased fitness.

Longitudinal

2

561

One study showed no association whereas one study showed higher musculoskeletal fitness in those watching < 2 hrs of TV per day.

Cross sectional

12

17227

> 2 hrs of screen time per day is associated with better VO2max scores, better musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory fitness scores.

Total of all studies

15

17864

Those watching less than 2 hours of TV a day showed higher results for fitness testing and more favourable bone health.

Mean Downs and Black score = 20.6 (± 2.1), Level 3 evidence.