Background Numerous wrist-wearable devices to measure physical activity are currently
available, but there is a need to unify the evidence on how they compare in terms of …

Background Posture has been recently integrated into activity guidelines, advising people to
limit their sedentary time and break up sedentary postures with standing/stepping as much …

Purpose Statistical equivalence testing is more appropriate than conventional tests of
difference to assess the validity of physical activity (PA) measures. This paper presents the …

Background Accumulating step counts and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity
physical activity is positively associated with numerous health benefits. The activPAL is a …

The health benefits of physical activity (PA) have been widely recognized, yet traditional
measures of PA, including questionnaires and category-based assessments of volume and …

In the workplace, people are often sedentary for prolonged time and do not regularly engage
in physical activity—two factors independently linked to premature morbidity and mortality …

Sedentary behaviour (SB) has recently emerged as an independent risk factor for different
health outcomes. Older adults accumulate long time in SB. Understanding the role that SB …

The aim of this study was to examine relationships between activPAL™-determined
sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) with academic achievement. A total of …

Equivalence testing may provide complementary information to more frequently used
statistical procedures because it determines whether physical behavior outcomes are …

Wearable sensors and systems have become increasingly popular in recent years. Two
prominent wearable technologies for human activity monitoring are smart textile systems …