Interventions that reduced sedentary time by using TV limiting devices were shown to be effective for children but the results were limited for adults .
Overall , large exercise equipment ( ie .
treadmills ) , and prominent exergaming material s ( exergaming bike , dance mats ) were found to be more effective than smaller devices .
Observational studies revealed that location and quantity of televisions correlated with SD behavior with the latter having a greater effect on girls .
This was similarly found for the quantity of PA equipment which also correlated with behavior in females .
Review s of neighborhood ( macro ) environment characteristics such as the presence of sidewalks and esthetics have shown significant correlations with  resident physical activity ( PA ) and sedentary ( SD ) behavior .
Currently , no comprehensive review has appraised and collected available evidence on the home ( micro ) physical environment .
The purpose of this review was to examine how the home physical environment relates to adult and child PA and SD behaviors .
Effect of Treadmill Testing and Exercise Training on Self-Efficacy in Patients with Heart Failure
Background : Self-efficacy is a person 's confidence in being able to successfully perform a specific activity or behavior . Self-efficacy has been shown to influence exercise capacity in patients post myocardial infa rct ion , but has not been fully explored in patients with heart failure ( HF ) . This study examined the impact of performance of a single treadmill exercise test and participation in a 3-month program of walking and resistance exercise on self-efficacy in HF patients . Methods : 24 patients were r and omized to either a home-based walking and resistance exercise program or usual care for 3 months . Prior to enrollment into the exercise program all participants performed a single treadmill exercise test with respiratory gas analysis .  Self-efficacy question naires were completed at 3 time points , 1 ) prior to performance of an exercise treadmill test ; 2 ) immediately after completing an exercise test ; and 3 ) at the end of a 3-month exercise program . Results : Self-efficacy for walking ( p = 0.07 ) , climbing ( p = 0.17 ) , lifting ( p = 0.73 ) and general activity ( p = 0.15 ) did not improve after performance of a single treadmill exercise test and usual care . However , self-efficacy for walking increased after 3 months of a walking and resistance exercise program . ( p = 0.04 ) . Conclusions : The findings from this study suggest that in patients with stable mild to moderate heart failure , self-efficacy is improved with participation in a home-based walking and endurance exercise program .  Self-efficacy is not enhanced by performance of a single treadmill exercise test and usual care
Interventions that reduced sedentary time by using TV limiting devices were shown to be effective for children but the results were limited for adults .
Overall , large exercise equipment ( ie .
treadmills ) , and prominent exergaming material s ( exergaming bike , dance mats ) were found to be more effective than smaller devices .
Observational studies revealed that location and quantity of televisions correlated with SD behavior with the latter having a greater effect on girls .
This was similarly found for the quantity of PA equipment which also correlated with behavior in females .
Review s of neighborhood ( macro ) environment characteristics such as the presence of sidewalks and esthetics have shown significant correlations with  resident physical activity ( PA ) and sedentary ( SD ) behavior .
Currently , no comprehensive review has appraised and collected available evidence on the home ( micro ) physical environment .
The purpose of this review was to examine how the home physical environment relates to adult and child PA and SD behaviors .