Fig. 2

Average acceleration (milli-g) at follow-up (median 5.7 years) according to change status of each behaviour variable over a median 4.3-year period from baseline to repeat-assessment in men. Note: Values presented are adjusted means of average acceleration obtained from regression models. Information about model adjustment is provided in greater detail in Additional file 1: Table S1. Solid squares and hollow circles represent point estimates and 95% confidence intervals, respectively. “*” for significant differences against ‘Decreasers’; “#” for significant differences against ‘Maintainers; “‡” for significant differences against ‘Active – Inactive’; “^” for significant differences against ‘Inactive Maintainers’; and “†” for significant differences against ‘7 – 7h/d’, at an alpha level of 5%. Abbreviations: DIY – Do-It-Yourself; MVPA – moderate-to-vigorous physical activity