Regular physical activity (PA) is one of the most effective recommendations to prevent diabetic complications. However, the reported level of PA is low in this group. This study evaluates intervention based on the implementation intention (II) theory, to improve the level of PA and the health of patients with diabetes. Materials and Methods: This randomized control study was conducted on 124 p...

The purpose of this study was to develop a regression equation to predict maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) based on nonexercise (N-EX) data. All participants (N = 100), ages 18-65 years, successfully completed a maximal graded exercise test (GXT) to assess VO2max (M = 39.96 mL x kg(-1) x min(-1), SD = 9.54). The N-EX data collected just before the maximal GXT included the participant's age; gende...

introduction & objective: physical activity (pa) is inversely associated with obesity but the effect has been difficult to quantify using questionnaires. pedometers provide an opportunity to better characterize the association. the aim of present study was to examine the relationship between pedometer-determined pa (steps/day) and anthropometric risk factors of the cardiovascular system (cvs) i...

Pedometer-determined physical activity (PA) levels in Belgian adults were provided and compared to PA scores reported in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The representative sample (N=1239) of the Belgian population took on average 9655 (4526) steps/day. According to pedometer indices 58.4% were insufficiently active. Steps/day differed significantly between gender (F = ...

Objective: To conduct a preliminary test of the reliability of pedometer use to determine physical activity (PA) by older adults living independently. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Sample: Thirty-two older adults (mean age = 71.5 years), living independently, participated. Measurement: Step counts along a 10 m line were determined by observation and pedometer. Each individual then ...

BACKGROUND Research examining women's pregnancy physical activity (PA) behaviors with objective measures is scant. Therefore, 2 studies were conducted to determine the feasibility of pregnant women wearing pedometers and to examine women's self-reported and objectively measured PA behaviors. METHODS Participants were pregnant women (Study 1 N=50, Study 2 N=30) who completed the Leisure-Time E...

OBJECTIVE Assessment of habitual physical activity (PA) in patients with heart failure. METHODS This study included 50 patients with heart failure (61.9 ± 4.0 yr). Seven days of PA were assessed by questionnaire (AQ), pedometer, and accelerometer and correlated with prognostic markers including VO(2peak), percent left-ventricular ejection fraction, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide, a...