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Measurement Considerations of Peak Cadence Measures using NHANES Data

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Background: A recent technological advancement in accelerometers has enabled the researchers to examine the cadence (i.e., steps/minute) in a free-living environment, which can be used to quantify the intensity of walking activity (i.e., peak cadence). However, little is known about the optimal measurement conditions (i.e., the ...


Physical Activity Actigraphy Among Truck Drivers: Accounting for Seat Vibrations

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Background: Measuring and increasing physical activity among commercial truck drivers is a health imperative due to elevated rates of obesity and associated health problems in the population. However, actigraphy measures of physical activity are likely inflated by large truck seat vibrations during driving periods. Purpose: In preliminary studies recordings ...



Are Accelerometry-determined Cut-points For Activity Intensity Stable Within People?

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Background: Cut-points for physical activity intensity are developed from the relationship between oxygen uptake (VO2) and rate of activity counts determined with accelerometry. This practice assumes that the relationship between VO2 and activity-count rate is stable within people, but this has not been directly examined. Purpose: To examine whether the ...


Screening For Physical Inactivity In Adults: The Value Of Six-minute Walk Distance

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Purpose:: Objectively measured physical inactivity (PI) has been described as predictor of mortality in adults. However, the assessment of physical activity in daily life by activity monitors is not feasible in clinical practice. We aimed to identify physical fitness tests able to predict PI in adults. Methods: : A total of 120 ...


Comparison Of Wrist-worn Accelerometer Output Based On Handedness

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was two-fold; to compare accelerations between dominant and non-dominant wrists during structured activity bouts; and to determine whether there are differences in wrist accelerations (dominant and non-dominant) between age groups during structured activity bouts. Methods: Participants aged 23 to 79 y performed a block of ten ...


Association of Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior with Obesity in Adults

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Background: Obesity has been a significant public health concern among US adults. Recently, a great attention has been given to the sedentary behavior (SB) in relation to obesity; however, controversial results have been reported due to the use of less accurate measures of SB and obesity in adults. Purpose: ...



How Active And Sedentary Is The Chilean Population?

  • Presented on May 30, 2014

Purpose: Most of the evidence in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) has been obtained from developed countries; however in order to promote and improve global and local interventions, evidence from developing countries is needed. The purpose of this study was to describe the PA levels and SB in ...