Objective.—We studied whether the quantity and quality of walking necessary to decrease
the risk of cardiovascular disease among women differed substantially from that required to …

Abstract Ling CG, Brotherton SS, Smith SO. Review of the Literature Regarding Gait and
Class III Obesity. JEPonline 2009; 12 (5): 51-61. Physical activity is a major component of …

Twenty subjects, 10 men and 10 women (x age= 27 years), were studied walking on a
treadmill at a constant speed of 4 mph under four conditions: walking normally (NU), walking …

Purpose This study assessed the biomechanical gait changes in obese and normal-weight
female adult subjects after a commonly recommended 30-min walking session. Hip and …

Small physical activity increases may prevent weight gain in most populations. Geneva
residents completed validated quantitative physical activity frequency questionnaires from …

This study assessed self-selected exercise intensity of habitual walkers. Twenty-nine healthy
adults (22 females, 7 males; age (mean+/-SD)= 34.9+/-8.6 yr) performed a typical exercise …

Walking programs alone or in combination with behavioral interventions have proven
effective at improving quality of life among older adults with osteoarthritis (OA). It is unclear …

Approximately two-thirds of the US population is overweight or obese. Physical activity is
recommended for preventing obesity, aiding in weight loss, and decreasing rates of chronic …

Physical activity offers many benefits to health, whether it be preventing disease,
contributing to emotional and cognitive health, or helping to maintain independence later in …

Walking is the most accessible and easily regulated exercise that can enhance health and
cardiorespiratory fitness. Moreover, the inherent neuromuscular limitations to the speed of …