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Using Activity Monitors to Measure Physical Activity in Free-Living Conditions

Using Activity Monitors to Measure Physical Activity in Free-Living Conditions Using Activity Monitors to Measure Physical Activity in Free-Living Conditions hysical activity is a broad term used to define “any bodily movement 1(p126) produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure.” A physically active lifestyle is associated with a decreased risk for a variety P of chronic diseases and health conditions such as cardiovascular 2–5 6–8 9–12 13–15 disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, depres- 16–18 19,20 21 sion, obesity, cerebrovascular disease, and premature death. The Sur- geon General recommends 30 minutes for adults or 60 minutes for children of moderate-intensity activity on most, if not all, days of the week to be physically active and achieve a health benefit. The Surgeon General’s recommendation is comparable to expending approximately 150 kcal of energy per day for an otherwise healthy individual whose principal mode of activity is walking. Two 22,23 studies in Japan and the popular press have promoted a pedometer-based target of 10,000 steps per day as a way for adults to meet the national physical activity guidelines. Research is ongoing, however, to determine whether this 24–26 guideline is appropriate for all populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of US adults http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Physical Therapy Oxford University Press

Using Activity Monitors to Measure Physical Activity in Free-Living Conditions

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Oxford University Press
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© 2006 American Physical Therapy Association
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0031-9023
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1538-6724
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10.1093/ptj/86.8.1137
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Using Activity Monitors to Measure Physical Activity in Free-Living Conditions hysical activity is a broad term used to define “any bodily movement 1(p126) produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure.” A physically active lifestyle is associated with a decreased risk for a variety P of chronic diseases and health conditions such as cardiovascular 2–5 6–8 9–12 13–15 disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, depres- 16–18 19,20 21 sion, obesity, cerebrovascular disease, and premature death. The Sur- geon General recommends 30 minutes for adults or 60 minutes for children of moderate-intensity activity on most, if not all, days of the week to be physically active and achieve a health benefit. The Surgeon General’s recommendation is comparable to expending approximately 150 kcal of energy per day for an otherwise healthy individual whose principal mode of activity is walking. Two 22,23 studies in Japan and the popular press have promoted a pedometer-based target of 10,000 steps per day as a way for adults to meet the national physical activity guidelines. Research is ongoing, however, to determine whether this 24–26 guideline is appropriate for all populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of US adults

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Published: Aug 1, 2006

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