Validity of the activPAL monitor to measure stepping activity and activity intensity: A systematic review
Background Accumulating step counts and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity
physical activity is positively associated with numerous health benefits. The activPAL is a …
physical activity is positively associated with numerous health benefits. The activPAL is a …
Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 21–40 year olds: CADENCE-adults
Background Previous studies have reported that walking cadence (steps/min) is associated
with absolutely-defined intensity (metabolic equivalents; METs), such that cadence-based …
with absolutely-defined intensity (metabolic equivalents; METs), such that cadence-based …
Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 41 to 60-year-old adults: the CADENCE-adults study
Background In younger adults (ie, those< 40 years of age) a walking cadence of 100
steps/min is a consistently supported threshold indicative of absolutely-defined moderate …
steps/min is a consistently supported threshold indicative of absolutely-defined moderate …
Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 61–85-year-old adults: the CADENCE-Adults study
C Tudor-Locke, J Mora-Gonzalez… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Heuristic (ie, evidence-based, rounded) cadences of≥ 100 and≥ 130
steps/min have consistently corresponded with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic …
steps/min have consistently corresponded with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic …
Agreement and relationship between measures of absolute and relative intensity during walking: A systematic review with meta-regression
Introduction A metabolic equivalent (MET) is one of the most common methods used to
objectively quantify physical activity intensity. Although the MET provides an …
objectively quantify physical activity intensity. Although the MET provides an …
Remotely delivered exercise to older rural cancer survivors: a randomized controlled pilot trial
Purpose The study aimed to determine the feasibility of remotely delivered exercise (tele-
exercise) for older, rural cancer survivors and to explore the effects of tele-exercise on …
exercise) for older, rural cancer survivors and to explore the effects of tele-exercise on …
Improving the criterion validity of the activPAL in determining physical activity intensity during laboratory and free-living conditions
Y Wu, JA Johns, J Poitras, DS Kimmerly… - Journal of Sports …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The activPAL is a valid measure of step counts and posture, but its ability to determine
physical activity intensity is unclear. This study tested the criterion validity of the activPAL …
physical activity intensity is unclear. This study tested the criterion validity of the activPAL …
[HTML][HTML] Examining the impact of an mHealth behavior change intervention with a brief in-person component for cancer survivors with overweight or obesity …
JC Walsh, J Richmond, J Mc Sharry… - JMIR mHealth and …, 2021 - mhealth.jmir.org
Background Cancer survivorship in Ireland is increasing in both frequency and longevity.
However, a significant proportion of cancer survivors do not reach the recommended …
However, a significant proportion of cancer survivors do not reach the recommended …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of anthropometrics on step-rate thresholds for moderate and vigorous physical activity in older adults: scientific modeling study
MW O'Brien, MJ Kivell, WR Wojcik, GR D'Entremont… - JMIR aging, 2018 - aging.jmir.org
Background: Adults and older adults are recommended to engage in 150 minutes of
moderate (MPA) to vigorous (VPA) aerobic physical activity (MVPA) per week, with the …
moderate (MPA) to vigorous (VPA) aerobic physical activity (MVPA) per week, with the …
Cadence‐based classification of moderate‐intensity overground walking in 41‐to 85‐year‐old adults
EJ Aguiar, J Mora‐Gonzalez… - … Journal of Medicine …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Walking cadence (steps/min) has emerged as a valid proxy of physical activity
intensity, with consensus across numerous laboratory‐based treadmill studies that≥ 100 …
intensity, with consensus across numerous laboratory‐based treadmill studies that≥ 100 …