Feeling the Strain: Understanding the Relationship between Stress and Physical Activity in Members of the Royal Canadian Navy

CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study support a complex relationship between experiencing stress and engaging in physical activity, which showed varying patterns based on BMI classification. Although the cross-sectional nature of the data precludes any inferences about the direction of these effects, the results suggest that some members of the RCN are more at risk of experiencing decrements in physical activity. Future research should examine the types of physical activity supports and incentives that are needed to ensure that navy personnel derive the benefits of an active lifestyle, especially in times of stress.PMID:38302089 | DOI:10.1093/milmed/usae006
Source: Military Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research