Welcome to SIT-MOVE – Mobility and Sedentary Behavior in Focus

Understand the Impact of Mobility on Health

Research on Sedentary Behavior and Public Health in Brazil and Abroad.

About the SIT-MOVE

SIT-MOVE is a collaborative network that investigates the impacts of sedentary behavior and mobility across different age and health groups.

Two elderly individuals are moving along a paved path in an urban setting. One person is using a mobility scooter and the other is walking with a cane. They are both dressed in light-colored clothing and surrounded by buildings and trees.
Two elderly individuals are moving along a paved path in an urban setting. One person is using a mobility scooter and the other is walking with a cane. They are both dressed in light-colored clothing and surrounded by buildings and trees.
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A group of people moving along a tiled floor, primarily focusing on their legs and feet. The scene appears to be in a subway or train station, with some individuals wearing casual footwear and others in dress shoes. The movement suggests the bustling activity typical of a busy urban environment.
A group of people moving along a tiled floor, primarily focusing on their legs and feet. The scene appears to be in a subway or train station, with some individuals wearing casual footwear and others in dress shoes. The movement suggests the bustling activity typical of a busy urban environment.

Our Scientific Initiative

We bring together experts to offer an interdisciplinary and innovative approach to contemporary public health challenges related to mobility and sedentary behavior.

Interdisciplinary Services

Deepening the understanding of sedentary behavior and mobility in public health.

Collaborative Research

Integration of experts to investigate the impacts of sedentary behavior across different age groups.

A city street scene features a mobility scooter parked on the sidewalk next to a red bicycle with a front basket. In the background, several people are cycling down the street. The area is lined with various buildings, including high-rises and smaller structures. Overhead wires crisscross the scene, and there are some traffic cones visible in the distance.
A city street scene features a mobility scooter parked on the sidewalk next to a red bicycle with a front basket. In the background, several people are cycling down the street. The area is lined with various buildings, including high-rises and smaller structures. Overhead wires crisscross the scene, and there are some traffic cones visible in the distance.
Innovative Approach

Development of interdisciplinary solutions to address contemporary public health challenges.

A man sitting in a wheelchair on a sidewalk observes the blurred motion of people walking briskly past him. The setting is an urban park with trees and lampposts, and a road with moving cars can be seen in the background.
A man sitting in a wheelchair on a sidewalk observes the blurred motion of people walking briskly past him. The setting is an urban park with trees and lampposts, and a road with moving cars can be seen in the background.

Innovative Projects

Scientific initiative to understand sedentary behavior and mobility.

Research Network Holds Project Seminar in November 2024

In November 2024, the Research Network held a seminar session to present the projects developed by its members. During the event, master's and doctoral students had the opportunity to showcase their studies, share preliminary results, and discuss scientific advancements with colleagues and area experts. The initiative reinforced the Research Network's commitment to promoting scientific dialogue and fostering academic development, highlighting the impact of the investigations conducted in various contexts.

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A nighttime urban street scene with a person walking down the sidewalk, pushing a rolling office chair. The area is illuminated by streetlights and lights from surrounding buildings. Another person is walking on the sidewalk looking at a smartphone. Trees and a streetlamp line the side of the street.
A nighttime urban street scene with a person walking down the sidewalk, pushing a rolling office chair. The area is illuminated by streetlights and lights from surrounding buildings. Another person is walking on the sidewalk looking at a smartphone. Trees and a streetlamp line the side of the street.
Scientific Collaboration

In the first semester of 2024, PhD student Ricardo Ansaloni, from the Graduate Program in Health Care at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), completed a doctoral sandwich program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During this period, he was supervised by Professor Emerson Sebastião, deepening his research on the effectiveness and usability of a mobile application for weight management, healthy eating promotion, and physical activity practice. The project, developed through a cluster-randomized community trial, evaluated the impact of the “Healthy Weight” application on adults with overweight or obesity monitored by Basic Health Units in the municipality of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. Based on a 12-week follow-up, the results showed significant improvement in physical activity engagement and weight reduction among participants who used the application. The tool's usability was rated as excellent, highlighting its potential to promote public health in an accessible and innovative way. Ricardo Ansaloni's exchange program underscores the international relevance of the research developed at UFTM, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in health promotion and obesity prevention.


An experimental study conducted by Jonas Ribeiro Gomes da Silva in the Graduate Program in Physical Education at UFTM investigated the immediate physiological effects of prolonged sedentary behavior in young adults. The study, supervised by Prof. Dr. Jair Sindra Virtuoso Júnior, evaluated 21 participants subjected to 3 hours of uninterrupted sedentary behavior. Observed changes included reduced blood flow, signs of muscle fatigue, and increased mean arterial pressure, highlighting the need for regular breaks to mitigate these effects. The research serves as a pilot study for the SIT-MOVE network, which aims to expand understanding of the acute impacts of sedentary behavior across different age groups and health conditions, providing insights for future projects and interventions.

Research

Collaborative initiative on sedentary behavior and health.

HEALTH

Mobility

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