Pedometer measures of free-living physical activity: comparison of 13 models

Article Abstract:

A group of ten males and ten females ranging in body mass index (BMI) from 19.8 to 35.4 kg.m (super -2) wear two pedometers for a 24-hr period to compare the step values of multiple brands of the machine. The brands, Kenz Lifecorder (KZ), Yamax Digi-Walker SW-200 (YX200), New-Lifestyles NL-2000 (NL) and Yamax Digi-Walker SW-701 (YX701), of pedometers are found to be more suitable for research purpose as they were more accurate than the others used.

Athletes

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Comparison of walking recommendations in previously inactive women

Article Abstract:

An attempt made to compare the number of steps accumulated by women instructed to walk 10,000 steps per day with those told to take a brisk 30-min walk on most, preferably all, days of the week is presented. The conclusion states that women walk more when told to take 10,000 steps per day compared with those instructed to take a brisk 30-min walk.

United States, Science & research, Research, Women, Women's health

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Increasing daily walking lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the physiological aspects of brisk walking on high blood pressure in post-menopausal women. Topics include body composition, food habits, and cardiovascular disease risk reduction.

Tennessee, Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Hypertension, Cardiovascular diseases, Risk factors, Blood pressure, Postmenopausal women, Blood pressure regulation

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