Guided walks near a light rail stop in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, were examined using a
2 (gender)× 3 (route walkability: low-mixed-, or high-walkability features) design. Trained …

OBJECTIVES: Initial studies demonstrate the need for further investigation of how the
association of built environment with physical activity and BMI may differ by …

Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are major threats to population
health. A considerable proportion of people own dogs, and there is good evidence that dog …

Background: Walking and cycling for transport, or 'active travel,'has the potential to
contribute to overall physical activity levels. However, a wide range of factors are …

We examined the influence of dog ownership on physical activity, independent of
demographic, intrapersonal, and perceived environmental factors, in a cross-sectional …

Focus-group and photo-voice methodology were used to identify the salient factors of the
neighborhood environment that encourage or discourage walking in older, urban African …

Regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, including the
prevention of many chronic diseases and conditions or a reduction in their adverse effects …

BACKGROUND: Over the last few years an increasing number of studies investigating the
association between the physical environment and physical activity have been published …

The role of sustainable mobility and its impact on society and the environment is evident and
recognized worldwide. Nevertheless, although there is a growing number of measures and …

Even though assessing sidewalks is an integral component of walkability assessment tools,
no single study exists that adequately covers the relevance of existing walkability audits for …