Background. This study was designed to test different ways of meeting the new ACSM/CDC
recommendations for physical activity stating that all Americans at least 2 years of age …

Recent studies have linked regular physical activity with reduced likelihood of developing
coronary heart disease. Even low-and moderate-intensity exercise such as walking, when …

BACKGROUND Cardiorespiratory fitness, assessed during cardiopulmonary exercise tests
by peak oxygen uptake (V˙ o 2 pk), is an independent predictor of mortality in obesity. We …

Obesity has become a problem of epidemic proportions in the US, with nearly two thirds of
American adults being either overweight or obese. Current data suggest that this trend …

In brief: The calories expended and the substrates used by walking vs jogging were
compared in nine young men who walked and jogged at 65% maximum heart rate (HR …

Walking, more specifically gait, is an essential component of daily living. Walking is a very
different activity for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more (Class III obesity) …

Results: Walking as a healthful form of physical activity began to receive attention in the
1990s due to new recommendations that emphasized moderate-intensity physical activity …

Abstract Background and Purpose. Little is known about the methods used to assess the
physical fitness of adolescents who are overweight. We investigated the relationship …

Background Epidemiologic evidence suggests that 8,368 kJ or 2000 kcal per week of
moderate physical activity, including walking and stair climbing, can reduce risk of coronary …

Exercise training programs are usually based on a maximal exercise stress test; however,
this test is often difficult and sometimes frightening to older persons. This preliminary study …