This study aimed to describe sedentary behaviour in detail and assess its association with adiposity in older adult women. Data from 314 community-dwelling women (mean age 66.6 ± 6.5 years) from Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia were analyzed. Fat mass percentage was used as an indicator of adiposity, measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. The patterns of sedentary behaviour were monitored using an accelerometer, and 1-9, 10-29 and 30 min. bouts were analyzed. We performed a multiple linear regression analysis to assess the association between variables. There was a significant association of fat mass percentage with time spent in bouts with a duration 10-29 min. (β = 0,03, p < 0,01) and the frequency of all analyzed bouts (β ranging -0,08-0,6; p < 0,05) which was independent of age, physical activity, demographic, socio-economic and health factors. Our results suggest that the sedentary behaviour patterns are significantly associated with adiposity. Reducing of sedentary time should be considered when planning a prevention programs or interventions.
Keywords: adipose tissue; adiposity; obesity; older adult women; physical behavior; sedentary bouts.