Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/1309
Title: Steps That Count: The association between the number and intensity of steps accumulated and fitness and health measures
Authors: Pillay, Julian David 
van Mechelen, Willem 
Lambert, Estelle V. 
Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L. 
Keywords: Ambulatory;Pedometer;Aerobic;Intensity;Steps
Issue Date: Jan-2014
Publisher: Human Kinetics Journals
Source: Pillay, J. D,; Kolbe-Alexander, T. L.; van Mechelen, W. and Lambert, E. V. 2014. Steps That Count: The Association Between the Number and Intensity of Steps Accumulated and Fitness and Health Measures. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11 : 10-17.
Journal: Journal of physical activity & health 
Abstract: 
Background: Pedometer-based recommendations for accumulating steps/d largely focus on volume, with less emphasis on intensity and fitness/health outcomes. We aim to examine this relationship.
Methods: A convenience sample (N = 70, 35 men, 32 ± 8yrs) wore a pedometer (4 days). The pedometer classified steps as “aerobic” (≥ 60 steps/minute, minimum duration of 1 minute) or “non-aerobic” (< 60...
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1309
ISSN: 1543-3080
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2011-0288
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