Curr Opin Cardiol September 2017 PMID 28708630

Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews.

Darren E R Warburton, Shannon S D Bredin

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement and interest, with many examples discussing how even small increases in activity can lead to health improvements, such as references to data highlighting untapped opportunities for broader health impacts. Words like 'disproportionate impact' and 'huge untapped opportunity' show that contributors recognize the significance and potential influence of the article's findings, driving both awareness and motivation for behavioral change.

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Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's findings that physical activity offers significant health benefits.

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The discussions show high interest, with many emphasizing the importance and relevance of the research, including references to specific data and practical implications.

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While some posts deeply analyze data and policy implications, others express general enthusiasm, indicating moderate engagement overall.

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The social discussions highlight the potential for this research to influence health behaviors and policies, though some remain exploratory or seek full access to the article.

Abstract in brief

  • Increasing physical activity improves health for most people, with benefits seen even at lower levels than current guidelines suggest.
  • The relationship between activity and health is curvilinear, meaning even small increases in activity can lead to significant health benefits.
  • Recent evidence questions the focus on specific activity thresholds, highlighting that any increase in movement can help improve health outcomes.]

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د. عبدالمجيد الفاخري (دكتور شبكية)
@AlFakhriA · X

بعض الدراسات اللي استندت عليها في اعداد المحتوى https://t.co/m9YJM49c8d https://t.co/timfnfwfcQ https://t.co/xUo4zPbzIT https://t.co/TQF4uM5k1P https://t.co/lYNP8NHjuW https://t.co/QY31CFNJqn اذا كان المحتوى أفادك فساعدني في النشر باعادة التغريد وشكرا لكم

Feb 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 23,879 followers View post →
David Shaywitz
@DShaywitz · X

Unmet op for fitness+health, in one figure (via @warburtonlab https://t.co/x0bRbAV793): most fitness co's focused on already ~fit; but biggest health delta is sedentary->not quite. I discussed this https://t.co/hE8LheAKpA, h/t @itsaartikapoor cc @whynobodybeliev @fittinsider https://t.co/iYEdOUWMhz

Nov 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 14,326 followers View post →
Roger Kerry
@RogerKerry1 · X

Anyone got full-text of: "Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews" ???? https://t.co/mXbt35qENr

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 14,187 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews (2017) https://t.co/qHWkqPLt3W

May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 1,594 followers View post →
Cedrik Armes
@armedxfit · X

When looking at the large amount and conclusive evidence of the literature in Sport and Human Movement Science, the benefits of physical activity and exercise for health are unquestionable. One of many meta-analyses: https://t.co/qIG5wIATlN

Oct 12, 2021 · 1 like · 602 followers View post →
Dr. Darren Warburton
@warburtonlab · X

Proud of the reception that our article has received to date. Warburton and Bredin. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 2017;32(5):541-556. DOI: https://t.co/Dumf3Q3Hn0

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 291 followers View post →

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@gebygf · X

Engaging in regular physical activity throughout life reduces risk of chronic disease, improves cognitive function, and supports independence in older age https://t.co/tM3fPmlwLW

Jul 11, 2025 · 1,098 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews (2017) https://t.co/qHWkqPLt3W

May 17, 2023 · 1 like · 1,594 followers View post →
Hendrx Health
@Hendrxhealth · X

Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews Darren E R Warburton et al. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2017 Sep. https://t.co/eFjkqMEoaG

Jan 25, 2023 · 147 followers View post →
Dr Sanjay Singh
@dr_sanjay_singh · X

Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews. 2017 150 minutes per week, really? Health benefits accrue by simply becoming more physically active. #health #fitness #sports #evidence #SystematicReview https://t.co/MADx8Z5ceA

Nov 29, 2022 · 112 followers View post →
محمد ابراهيم
@mohamma85979095 · X

RT @AlFakhriA: بعض الدراسات اللي استندت عليها في اعداد المحتوى https://t.co/m9YJM49c8d https://t.co/timfnfwfcQ https://t.co/xUo4zPbzIT…

Feb 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
Rn4ever21012
@rawan21122002 · X

RT @AlFakhriA: بعض الدراسات اللي استندت عليها في اعداد المحتوى https://t.co/m9YJM49c8d https://t.co/timfnfwfcQ https://t.co/xUo4zPbzIT…

Feb 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 53 followers View post →
د. عبدالمجيد الفاخري (دكتور شبكية)
@AlFakhriA · X

بعض الدراسات اللي استندت عليها في اعداد المحتوى https://t.co/m9YJM49c8d https://t.co/timfnfwfcQ https://t.co/xUo4zPbzIT https://t.co/TQF4uM5k1P https://t.co/lYNP8NHjuW https://t.co/QY31CFNJqn اذا كان المحتوى أفادك فساعدني في النشر باعادة التغريد وشكرا لكم

Feb 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 23,879 followers View post →
David Shaywitz
@DShaywitz · X

Data behind diagram from @warburtonlab review paper summarizing data demonstrating disproportionate impact of some vs no exercise on health https://t.co/x0bRbAV793 - huge untapped oppy at fitness/health interface cc @fittinsider @keylargofoley @DrMJoyner @willahmed @aorady https://t.co/if6mU1hNeD

Nov 12, 2021 · 14,326 followers View post →
David Shaywitz
@DShaywitz · X

Unmet op for fitness+health, in one figure (via @warburtonlab https://t.co/x0bRbAV793): most fitness co's focused on already ~fit; but biggest health delta is sedentary->not quite. I discussed this https://t.co/hE8LheAKpA, h/t @itsaartikapoor cc @whynobodybeliev @fittinsider https://t.co/iYEdOUWMhz

Nov 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 14,326 followers View post →
Cedrik Armes
@armedxfit · X

When looking at the large amount and conclusive evidence of the literature in Sport and Human Movement Science, the benefits of physical activity and exercise for health are unquestionable. One of many meta-analyses: https://t.co/qIG5wIATlN

Oct 12, 2021 · 1 like · 602 followers View post →
Dr. Darren Warburton
@warburtonlab · X

Proud of the reception that our article has received to date. Warburton and Bredin. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 2017;32(5):541-556. DOI: https://t.co/Dumf3Q3Hn0

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 291 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @RogerKerry1: Anyone got full-text of: "Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews" ???? h…

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Roger Kerry
@RogerKerry1 · X

Anyone got full-text of: "Health benefits of physical activity: a systematic review of current systematic reviews" ???? https://t.co/mXbt35qENr

Jan 22, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 14,187 followers View post →