T Leskinen

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Country: Finland

Publications

  1. ncbi Leisure-time physical activity and high-risk fat: a longitudinal population-based twin study
    T Leskinen
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Int J Obes (Lond) 33:1211-8. 2009
  2. ncbi Motives for and barriers to physical activity in twin pairs discordant for leisure time physical activity for 30 years
    S Aaltonen
    University of Jyvaskyla, Department of Health Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Int J Sports Med 33:157-63. 2012
  3. ncbi Leisure-time physical activity and artery lumen diameters: a monozygotic co-twin control study
    T Leskinen
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 21:e208-14. 2011

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Publications3

  1. ncbi Leisure-time physical activity and high-risk fat: a longitudinal population-based twin study
    T Leskinen
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Int J Obes (Lond) 33:1211-8. 2009
    ..Therefore, we studied the effects of a physically inactive vs active lifestyle on high-risk (visceral, liver and intramuscular) fat in twin pairs discordant for leisure-time physical activity habits for over 30 years...
  2. ncbi Motives for and barriers to physical activity in twin pairs discordant for leisure time physical activity for 30 years
    S Aaltonen
    University of Jyvaskyla, Department of Health Science, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Int J Sports Med 33:157-63. 2012
    ..This study helps us understand the importance of the role of motives and the minor role of perceived barriers for engagement in persistent physical activity...
  3. ncbi Leisure-time physical activity and artery lumen diameters: a monozygotic co-twin control study
    T Leskinen
    Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla, Finland
    Scand J Med Sci Sports 21:e208-14. 2011
    ..2 for all comparisons) were found in the dimensions of the carotid arteries. Our genetically controlled study confirms that habitual physical activity during adulthood enlarges arteries in a site-specific manner...