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O'Brien MW, Theou O. Relation between frailty and hypertension is partially mediated by physical activity among males and females in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 327:H108-H117. [PMID: 38758123 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00179.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Frailty reflects the heterogeneity in aging and may lead to the development of hypertension and heart disease, but the frailty-cardiovascular relationship and whether physical activity modifies this relationship in males and females are unclear. We tested whether higher frailty was positively associated with hypertension and heart disease in males and females and whether habitual movement mediated this relationship. The relationship between baseline frailty with follow-up hypertension and heart disease was investigated using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging at 3-year follow-up data (males: n = 13,095; females: n = 13,601). Frailty at baseline was determined via a 73-item deficit-based index, activity at follow-up was determined via the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, and cardiovascular function was self-reported. Higher baseline frailty level was associated with a greater likelihood of hypertension and heart disease at follow-up, with covariate-adjusted odds ratios of 1.08-1.09 (all, P < 0.001) for a 0.01 increase in frailty index score. Among males and females, sitting time and strenuous physical activity were independently associated with hypertension, with these activity behaviors being partial mediators (except male-sitting time) for the frailty-hypertension relationship (explained 5-10% of relationship). The strength of this relationship was stronger among females. Only light-moderate activity partially mediated the relationship (∼6%) between frailty and heart disease in females, but no activity measure was a mediator for males. Higher frailty levels were associated with a greater incidence of hypertension and heart disease, and strategies that target increases in physical activity and reducing sitting may partially uncouple this relationship with hypertension, particularly among females.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Longitudinally, our study demonstrates that higher baseline frailty levels are associated with an increased risk of hypertension and heart disease in a large sample of Canadian males and females. Movement partially mediated this relationship, particularly among females.
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- Myles W O'Brien
- Faculty of Health, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Geriatric Medicine Research, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de Formation Médicale Du Nouveau-Brunswick, Université de Sherbrooke, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Geriatric Medicine Research, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Nova Scotia Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Rayner SE, Pellerine LP, Wu Y, Shivgulam ME, Petterson JL, Kimmerly DS, O'Brien MW. Faster stepping cadence partially explains the higher metabolic cost of walking among females versus males. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2024; 136:1238-1244. [PMID: 38545662 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00904.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024] Open
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The metabolic cost of walking (MCOW), or oxygen uptake normalized to distance, provides information on the energy expended during movement. There are conflicting reports as to whether sex differences in MCOW exist, with scarce evidence investigating factors that explain potential sex differences. This study 1) tested the hypothesis that females exhibit a higher MCOW than males, 2) determined whether normalizing to stepping cadence ameliorates the hypothesized sex difference, and 3) explored whether more habitual step counts and time in intensity-related physical activity, and less sedentary time were associated with a decreased MCOW. Seventy-six participants (42 females, 24 ± 5 yr) completed a five-stage, graded treadmill protocol with speeds increasing from 0.89 to 1.79 m/s (6-min walking stage followed by 4-min passive rest). Steady-state oxygen uptake (via indirect calorimetry) and stepping cadence (via manual counts) were determined. Gross and net MCOW, normalized to distance traveled (km) and step-cadence (1,000 steps) were calculated for each stage. Thirty-nine participants (23 females) wore an activPAL on their thigh for 6.9 ± 0.4 days. Normalized to distance, females had greater gross MCOW (J/kg/km) at all speeds (P < 0.014). Normalized to stepping frequency, females exhibited greater gross and net MCOW at 1.12 and 1.79 m/s (J/kg/1,000 steps; P < 0.01) but not at any other speeds (P < 0.075). Stature was negatively associated with free-living cadence (r = -0.347, P = 0.030). Females expend more energy/kilometer traveled than males, but normalizing to stepping cadence attenuated these differences. Such observations provide an explanation for prior work documenting higher MCOW among females and highlight the importance of stepping cadence when assessing the MCOW.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Whether there are sex differences in the metabolic cost of walking (MCOW) and the factors that may contribute to these are unclear. We demonstrate that females exhibit a larger net MCOW than males. These differences were largely attenuated when normalized to stepping cadence. Free-living activity was not associated with MCOW. We demonstrate that stepping cadence, but not free-living activity, partially explains the higher MCOW in females than males.
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- Sophie E Rayner
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick, Université de Sherbrooke, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Brown D, Gray PM, Doherty J, Simpson EEA. The Effectiveness and Perceptions of Three Moderate Intensity Walking Cadence Aids and their Effects on Affective States: A Mixed Methods Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2024; 17:531-550. [PMID: 38665137 PMCID: PMC11042854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Substantial health benefits can be derived from walking at a moderate intensity cadence. To help regulate this cadence, three distinct aids exist 1) self-perception; 2) cadence prescription; 3) auditory cues. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and explore perceptions of these aids to promote moderate intensity walking and effects on affective states, thereby addressing an important research gap. Individualised moderate relative intensity waking cadence was determined for participants (n = 23, Mage = 26.35, SD = 10.11). A convergent mixed-methods design was employed. A within-persons repeated measures design was used to explore the effectiveness of three aids (general guidelines, cadence prescription, and music) on promoting moderate intensity physical activity and positive affective states. Perceptions of these aids were elicited through qualitative interviews and thematic content analysis. Main effects for condition on relative physical activity intensity (η2 = .72) and positive affect (η2 = .25) were observed. Music evoked significantly higher relative physical activity intensity than other conditions (p values < .01), and higher positive affect compared to the general guidelines condition (p = .038). A significantly greater proportion of participants achieved moderate relative intensity physical activity during the music compared to general guidelines condition (p = .03). Congruently, qualitative findings suggested that participants predominantly perceived music as most effective for promoting a moderate intensity cadence and positive affect. However, individual variability existed in ability to utilise this aid. Implications of the findings for practitioners seeking to promote a moderate intensity cadence and positive affect during walking are discussed.
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- Daniel Brown
- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Directorate of Psychology and Sport, University of Salford, Salford, ENGLAND
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Psychology Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Directorate of Psychology and Sport, University of Salford, Salford, ENGLAND
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Psychology Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
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- School of Psychology, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Directorate of Psychology and Sport, University of Salford, Salford, ENGLAND
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
- Psychology Research Institute, Ulster University, Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
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Gell NM, Dittus K, Caefer J, Martin A, Bae M, Patel KV. Remotely delivered exercise to older rural cancer survivors: a randomized controlled pilot trial. J Cancer Surviv 2024; 18:596-605. [PMID: 36374436 PMCID: PMC9662104 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01292-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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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 physical function, physical activity, and patient-reported outcomes. METHODS Participants were rural cancer survivors age ≥ 60 years (79% female; mean age 70.4 ± 5.7) randomly assigned to the remotely delivered EnhanceFitness (tele-EF) exercise program, inclusive of aerobic, strength, and balance training and led by American Council on Exercise certified instructors for 1 h, 3 days/week for 16 weeks (n = 20) or to a waitlist control group (n = 19). We assessed feasibility, physical function, accelerometer-measured physical activity, and patient-reported outcomes at baseline and post intervention. RESULTS Among those screened as eligible, 44 (64%) consented to participate with 39 randomized after completing baseline measures. Attrition was equivalent between groups (n = 1, each) with 95% completing the study. The median class attendance rate was 86.9% (interquartile range: 79-94%). Compared to controls, tele-EF participants had statistically significant improvement in the five-time sit-to-stand test (- 3.4 vs. - 1.1 s, p = 0.03, effect size = 0.44), mean daily light physical activity (+ 38.5 vs 0.5 min, p = 0.03, effect size = 0.72) and step counts (+ 1977 vs. 33, p = 0.01, effect size = 0.96). There were no changes in self-efficacy for exercise, fatigue, or sleep disturbance between groups. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate that tele-EF is feasible in older, rural cancer survivors and results in positive changes in physical function and physical activity. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Tele-EF addresses common barriers to exercise for older, rural cancer survivors, including limited accessible opportunities for professional instruction and supervision.
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- Nancy M Gell
- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, 306B Rowell 106 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA.
- University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, VT, USA.
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- University of Vermont Cancer Center, Burlington, VT, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, 306B Rowell 106 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont, 306B Rowell 106 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
- Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Aguiar EJ, Mora-Gonzalez J, Ducharme SW, Moore CC, Gould ZR, Chase CJ, Amalbert-Birriel MA, Chipkin SR, Staudenmayer J, Zheng P, Tudor-Locke C. Cadence-based classification of moderate-intensity overground walking in 41- to 85-year-old adults. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2023; 33:433-443. [PMID: 36403207 DOI: 10.1111/sms.14274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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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 steps/min approximates absolutely defined moderate intensity (≥3 metabolic equivalents; METs). We recently reported that this cadence threshold had a classification accuracy of 73.3% for identifying moderate intensity during preferred pace overground walking in young adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the performance of a cadence threshold of ≥100 steps/min for correctly classifying moderate intensity during overground walking in middle- and older-aged adults. METHODS Participants (N = 174, 48.3% female, 41-85 years of age) completed laboratory-based cross-sectional study involving an indoor 5-min overground walking trial at their preferred pace. Steps were manually counted and converted to cadence (total steps/5 min). Intensity was measured using indirect calorimetry and expressed as METs. Classification accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, accuracy) of a cadence threshold of ≥100 steps/min to identify individuals walking at ≥3 METs was calculated. RESULTS The ≥100 steps/min threshold demonstrated accuracy of 74.7% for classifying moderate intensity. When comparing middle- vs. older-aged adults, similar accuracy (73.4% vs. 75.8%, respectively) and specificity (33.3% vs. 34.5%) were observed. Sensitivity was high, but was lower for middle- vs. older-aged adults (85.2% vs. 93.9%, respectively). CONCLUSION A cadence threshold of ≥100 steps/min accurately identified moderate-intensity overground walking. Furthermore, accuracy was similar when comparing middle- and older-aged adults. These findings extend our previous analysis in younger adults and confirm the appropriateness of applying this cadence threshold across the adult lifespan.
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- Elroy J Aguiar
- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- PROFITH "PROmoting FITness and Health through physical activity" Research Group, Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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Kim Y, Lee H, Chung ML. Living labs for a mobile app-based health program: effectiveness of a 24-week walking intervention for cardiovascular disease risk reduction among female Korean-Chinese migrant workers: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:181. [PMID: 35927769 PMCID: PMC9351079 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00941-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The risk of Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) among adult populations is influenced by environmental factors, and immigrant populations tend to be more vulnerable. This study examined the effectiveness of a 24-week walking program based on social-cognitive determinants through mobile app for CVD risk reduction among female Korean-Chinese middle-aged workers. Methods This study used a parallel randomized controlled trial. Participants were recruited by distributing posters and flyers and randomly assigned to either the standard treatment (ST, n = 22) or enhanced treatment group (ET, n = 28). Participants were provided with a mobile app linked to Fitbit Alta for 24 weeks and instructed to walk at least 30 minutes five times a week and moderate-intensity physical activity. The ET group had additional interventions that enhanced social-cognitive determinants such as self-efficacy, social support. All participants were guided to voluntary physical activity during the 12-week maintenance period. Data were analyzed by the Mann Whitney U-test and a generalized estimating equation. Results There were significant between-group differences regarding the number of steps (B = 1.295, P < .001) and moderate physical activity time (OR = 6.396, P = .030) at week 12. ET group had significant changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (B = 10.522, P = .007), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (B = -16.178, P = .024), total cholesterol (B = -20.325, P = .039), fasting blood sugar (B = − 8.138, P = -.046). In addition, there was a significant reduction of 10-year CVD risk for the ET group over 12 weeks compared to the ST group (B = -0.521, P<. 001). Conclusions Long-term studies are needed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in large-scale migrant workers and to confirm the direct and insdirect effects of social-cognitive determinants on health outcomes. Trial registration The trial was retrospectively registered in WHO ICTRP (KCT0006467) August 19th, 2021. (https://trialsearch.who.int/Trial2.aspx?TrialID=KCT0006467,
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O’Brien MW, Shivgulam ME, Wojcik WR, Barron BA, Seaman RE, Fowles JR. 30 Year Trends of Reduced Physical Fitness in Undergraduate Students Studying Human Movement. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14099. [PMID: 36360976 PMCID: PMC9657551 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The physical fitness of Canadian adults has decreased over the past 30 years, while sedentary time has increased. However, it is unknown if university students studying human movement exhibit similar population declines. Physical fitness (i.e., anthropometrics, musculoskeletal fitness, and aerobic fitness) and habitual activity (e.g., physical activity, stationary time, etc.) was measured in a cohort of kinesiology students (Post30; 2010-2016; n = 129 males, 224 females) using standardized fitness testing and accelerometry, respectively. Physical fitness was compared to data collected on a cohort of students from the same institution and program, 30 years prior (i.e., Pre, 1984-1987, n = 103 males, 73 females). Post30 had greater waist circumference (males: 83.6 ± 9.1 cm vs. 77.8 ± 8.3 cm, females: 77.1 ± 9.7 cm vs. 70.3 ± 5.2 cm, both p < 0.001) and lower estimated maximal aerobic fitness (males: 55 ± 11 vs. 63 ± 7, females: 45 ± 10 vs. 50 ± 7 mLO2/kg/min, both, p < 0.001). Compared to Pre, male Post30 vertical jump (53.6 ± 10.2 vs. 57.0 ± 8.4 cm, p = 0.04) and female Post30 broad jump (178.7 ± 22.1 vs. 186.0 ± 15.5 cm, p < 0.001) were lower. A subsample (n = 65) of Post30 whose habitual activity was assessed, met the aerobic portion of Canadian physical activity guidelines (~400 min/week), but spent excessive amounts of time stationary (10.7 h/day). Current kinesiology students may not be immune to population decreases in physical fitness. Relative to previous group of students interested in movement, fitness was lower in our sample, potentially attributed to excessive stationary time. Regular assessment of physical fitness in kinesiology curriculums may be valuable to understand these declining trends in undergraduate students that mimic population declines in fitness.
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- Myles W. O’Brien
- School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
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O'Brien MW, Shivgulam ME, Petterson JL, Wu Y, Frayne RJ, Mekari S, Kimmerly DS. Habitual sedentary time and stationary time are inversely related to aerobic fitness. SPORTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2022; 4:260-266. [PMID: 36600973 PMCID: PMC9806710 DOI: 10.1016/j.smhs.2022.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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A one metabolic-equivalent-of-task increase in peak aerobic fitness (peak MET) is associated with a clinically relevant improvement in survival risk and all-cause mortality. The co-dependent impact of free-living physical behaviours on aerobic fitness are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of theoretically re-allocating time spent in physical behaviours on aerobic fitness. We hypothesized that substituting sedentary time with any physical activity (at any intensity) would be associated with a predicted improvement in aerobic fitness. Peak volume rate of oxygen uptake ( V ˙ O2peak) was assessed via indirect calorimetry during a progressive, maximal cycle ergometer protocol in 103 adults (52 females; [38 ± 21] years; [25.0 ± 3.8] kg/m2; V ˙ O2peak: [35.4 ± 11.5] ml·kg-1·min-1). Habitual sedentary time, standing time, light- (LPA), moderate- (MPA), and vigorous-physical activity (VPA) were assessed 24-h/day via thigh-worn inclinometry for up to one week (average: [6.3 ± 0.9] days). Isotemporal substitution modelling examined the impact of replacing one physical behaviour with another. Sedentary time (β = -0.8, 95% CI: [-1.3, -0.2]) and standing time (β = -0.9, 95%CI: [-1.6, -0.2]) were negatively associated with V ˙ O2peak, whereas VPA was positively associated with relative V ˙ O2peak (β = 9.2, 95%CI: [0.9, 17.6]). Substituting 30-min/day of VPA with any other behaviour was associated with a 2.4-3.4 higher peak MET. Higher standing time was associated with a lower aerobic fitness. As little as 10-min/day of VPA predicted a clinically relevant 0.8-1.1 peak MET increase. Theoretically, replacing any time with relatively small amounts of VPA is associated with improvements in aerobic fitness.
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- Myles W. O'Brien
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Corresponding author. School of Health and Human Performance, Division of Kinesiology, Dalhousie University, 6230 South Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada.
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Matos Fialho PM, Günther L, Schmitz E, Trümmler J, Willemsen S, Vomhof M, Icks A, Lang A, Kuss O, Weyers S, Pischke CR. Effects of the Population-Based "10,000 Steps Duesseldorf" Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Adults: Protocol for a Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2022; 11:e39175. [PMID: 36129746 PMCID: PMC11186676 DOI: 10.2196/39175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA), which translates to approximately 7000 to 10,000 steps per day for adults. In Germany, less than half of the population in this age range meets this recommendation, highlighting the need for population-based intervention approaches for promoting daily PA. OBJECTIVE The complex community-based PA intervention "10,000 Steps Ghent," which was originally developed in Belgium and was shown to be effective for PA promotion, has been adapted for implementation and evaluation in 2 German cities. The original Belgian study is currently being replicated, and we aim to examine the effectiveness of the adapted intervention among adults living in intervention city districts in Duesseldorf when compared with those living in control city districts in Wuppertal, over the course of 1 year. METHODS A controlled intervention trial examining the effects of an intervention addressing multiple levels (eg, individual level: website; organizational level: PA promotion in companies; community level: media campaigns and environmental changes) is being conducted. PA and various secondary outcomes will be assessed in 2 random samples of adults aged 25 to 75 years (n=399 in each city) at baseline and after 1 year. RESULTS Funding for this study was obtained in March 2020. Recruitment for this study and baseline data collection were conducted from May 2021 to March 2022 (as of March 2022, 626 participants were enrolled in the study). The intervention will be implemented in Duesseldorf for 1 year from April 2022 onward, and follow-up assessments will be conducted, starting in May 2023 (until September 2023). Data analysis will be performed in fall 2023, and the results will be published in spring 2024. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first research project (currently underway in Germany) that is aimed at replicating the effects of a complex intervention for PA promotion that was previously shown to be effective in another European country. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00024873; https://tinyurl.com/4c9e8azh. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/39175.
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- Paula M Matos Fialho
- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Health Services Research and Health Economics, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
- Institute for Health Services Research and Health Economics, German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research, Partner Düsseldorf, München-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Health Services Research and Health Economics, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
- Institute for Health Services Research and Health Economics, German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research, Partner Düsseldorf, München-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Institute for Diabetes Research, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center, Leibniz Institute for Diabetes Research, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
- Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Centre for Health and Society, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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Validity of the activPAL monitor to measure stepping activity and activity intensity: A systematic review. Gait Posture 2022; 97:165-173. [PMID: 35964334 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accumulating step counts and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity is positively associated with numerous health benefits. The activPAL is a thigh-worn monitor that is frequently used to measure physical activity. RESEARCH QUESTION Can the activPAL accurately measure stepping activity and identify physical activity intensity? METHODS We systematically reviewed validation studies examining the accuracy of activPAL physical activity outcomes relative to a criterion measure in adults (>18 years). Citations were not restricted to language or date of publication. Sources were searched up to May 16, 2021 and included Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Academic Search Premier. The study was pre-registered in Prospero (ID# CRD42021248240). Study quality was determined using a modified Hagströmer Bowles checklist. RESULTS Thirty-nine studies (20 laboratory arms, 17 semi-structured arms, 11 uncontrolled protocol arms; 1272 total participants) met the inclusion criteria. Most studies demonstrated a high validity of the activPAL to measure steps across laboratory (12/15 arms), semi-structured (10/13 arms) and uncontrolled conditions (5/7 arms). Studies that demonstrated low validity were generally conducted in unhealthy populations, included slower walking speeds, and/or short walking distances. Few studies indicated that the activPAL accurately measured physical activity intensity across laboratory (0/6 arms), semi-structured (0/5 arms) and uncontrolled conditions (2/5 arms). Using the default settings, the activPAL overestimates light-intensity activity but underestimates moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity. The overall study quality was 11.5 ± 2.0 out of 19. CONCLUSION Despite heterogeneous methodological and statistical approaches, the included studies generally provide supporting evidence that the activPAL can accurately detect stepping activity but not physical activity intensity. Strategies that use alternative data processing methods have been developed to better characterize physical activity intensity, but all methods still underestimate vigorous-intensity activity.
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The Need for Objective Physical Activity Measurements in Routine Bariatric Care. Obes Surg 2022; 32:2975-2986. [PMID: 35739414 PMCID: PMC9392711 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06165-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose This study aims to (1) quantify physical behavior through self-reports and sensor-based measures, (2) examine the correlation between self-reported and sensor-based physical activity (PA) and (3) assess whether bariatric patients adhere to PA guidelines. Methods A Fitbit accelerometer was used to collect minute-to-minute step count and heart rate data for 14 consecutive days. Total physical activity levels (PAL), moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior (SB) were used to quantify physical behavior. Self-reported PA was assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). To analyze the association between sensor-based and self-reported PA, Spearman’s correlation was used. A minimum of 150 MVPA minutes per week was considered as compliance with the PA guidelines. Results Fitbit data of 37 pre- and 18 post-surgery patients was analyzed. Participants averaged 7403 ± 3243 steps/day and spent most of their time sedentary (832 min, IQR: 749 – 879), especially in prolonged periods of ≥ 30 min (525, IQR: 419 – 641). Median MVPA time was 5.6 min/day (IQR: 1.7 – 10.6). Correlations between self-reported and sensor-based MVPA and SB were respectively 0.072 and 0.455. Only 17.1% was objectively adherent to MVPA guidelines ≥ 150 min/week, while 94.3% met the guidelines in case of self-reports. Conclusion PA quantification confirmed that bariatric patients are highly sedentary and rarely engage in MVPA, despite a relatively high daily step count. Moreover, bariatric patients are not able to assess MVPA and moderately their SB by self-reports. Our results indicate the need for sensor-based PA monitoring in routine bariatric care. Graphical abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11695-022-06165-y.
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O'Brien MW, Petterson JL, Johns JA, Mekary S, Kimmerly DS. The impact of different step rate threshold methods on physical activity intensity in older adults. Gait Posture 2022; 94:51-57. [PMID: 35247825 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older adults benefit most from engaging in higher-intensity physical activity, which is often determined using step rate thresholds. Fixed step rate thresholds that correspond to moderate (MPA) and vigorous-intensity physical activity (VPA) have been developed for heuristic activity promotion. The activPAL monitor uses step rate thresholds to determine activity intensity. Stepping thresholds may also vary based on body mass index (BMI) or aerobic fitness level in older adults. Despite the various thresholds used in the literature, it is unclear whether they produce similar outcomes. RESEARCH QUESTION How does time spent in physical activity intensities compare between different step rate thresholds in older adults? METHODS Thirty-eight participants (24♀; 67 ± 4 years; BMI: 26.6 ± 4.4 kg/m2) wore an activPAL monitor 24-hr/day for up to 7-d (total: 205-d). Aerobic fitness (V̇O2max: 23 ± 8 ml/kg/min) was determined via indirect calorimetry during a maximal, graded cycling test. Time spent in each intensity category (light-physical-activity [LPA], MPA, VPA) was determined using the fixed (MPA/VPA) 100/130, 110/130, and activPAL step rate thresholds (74/212), as well as BMI-adjusted absolute (108.5 ± 2.5/134.0 ± 4.8) and BMI-adjusted relative (40%/60% V̇O2max; 111.4 ± 14.7/132.0 ± 19.0) cut-offs. Times spent in each intensity category were compared between methods. RESULTS The activPAL and 100/130 thresholds yielded less LPA and more MPA than all other methods. The activPAL had no time spent in VPA at all. The BMI-adjusted absolute and relative thresholds produced statistically equivalent time in LPA and MPA (via equivalence testing), but not VPA. No two methods yielded similar time spent in LPA, MPA, or VPA. SIGNIFICANCE The choice of step rate threshold has a major impact on physical activity intensity outcomes in older adults. Inherently, strategies that adjust for older adults' body size and/or aerobic fitness level provide a more individualized data processing strategy than fixed thresholds that assume the same threshold for all older adults.
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- Myles W O'Brien
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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O'Brien MW, Johns JA, Frayne RJ, Kimmerly DS. Comparison of habitual stepping cadence analysis methods: Relationship with step counts. Gait Posture 2022; 92:328-332. [PMID: 34915404 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different approaches have been implemented to calculate stepping cadence (steps/min) that vary in the time demominator used. Given the differences in how stepping intensity are calculated, it is unclear if they are more so associated with total step counts. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE This study compared three methods of calculating stepping cadence and determined their relationship with total step counts. METHODS 132 participants (74♀; 35 ± 20 years; body mass index: 24.9 ± 4.0 kg•m-2) wore an activPAL monitor 24-hr/day for up to 8-d (total: 869-d). The total steps/day, time spent stepping (0.1 s resolution; to calculate bout stepping rate), time spent stepping in 60 s epochs (step accumulation), and awake time (awake cadence) were determined. Each cadence method (in steps/min) were compared via Spearman's rank correlation. The relationships versus total step count were determined, and the strength of these relationships compared between cadence measures (95% confidence interval of correlation differences). RESULTS Bout stepping rate (85 ± 14 steps/min) was larger than step accumulation (34 ± 12 steps/min) and awake cadence (10 ± 5 steps/min, both: P < 0.001). Step accumulation was positively strongly related to bout stepping rate (ρ = 0.813; P < 0.001) whereas awake cadence was weakly related to bout stepping rate (ρ = 0.496; P < 0.001). Step accumulation (ρ = 0.634; P < 0.001) and awake cadence (ρ = 0.964; P < 0.001) were more related to step counts than bout stepping rate (ρ = 0.497; P < 0.001; 95% confidence intervals of correlation differences: step accumulation=0.10-0.17, awake cadence: 0.42-0.52). SIGNIFICANCE Without a precise measure of time spent stepping, stepping cadence is lower using the step accumulation and awake cadence methods. Step accumulation and awake cadence are more related to total step counts than bout stepping rate. Bout stepping rate outcomes reflect continuous stepping rate, does not rely on a preset epoch, and may have less overlap with step counts, which may have implications for determining the unique contributions of step count versus stepping cadence on health outcomes.
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- Myles W O'Brien
- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Tudor-Locke C, Mora-Gonzalez J, Ducharme SW, Aguiar EJ, Schuna JM, Barreira TV, Moore CC, Chase CJ, Gould ZR, Amalbert-Birriel MA, Chipkin SR, Staudenmayer J. Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 61-85-year-old adults: the CADENCE-Adults study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2021; 18:129. [PMID: 34556146 PMCID: PMC8461976 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-021-01199-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heuristic (i.e., evidence-based, rounded) cadences of ≥100 and ≥ 130 steps/min have consistently corresponded with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]) and vigorous (6 METs) physical activity intensity, respectively, in adults 21-60 years of age. There is no consensus regarding similar thresholds in older adults. PURPOSE To provide heuristic cadence thresholds for 3, 4, 5, and 6 METs in 61-85-year-old adults. METHODS Ninety-eight community-dwelling ambulatory and ostensibly healthy older adults (age = 72.6 ± 6.9 years; 49% women) walked on a treadmill for a series of 5-min bouts (beginning at 0.5 mph with 0.5 mph increments) in this laboratory-based cross-sectional study until: 1) transitioning to running, 2) reaching ≥75% of their age-predicted maximum heart rate, or 3) reporting a Borg rating of perceived exertion > 13. Cadence was directly observed and hand-tallied. Intensity (oxygen uptake [VO2] mL/kg/min) was assessed with indirect calorimetry and converted to METs (1 MET = 3.5 mL/kg/min). Cadence thresholds were identified via segmented mixed effects model regression and using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves. Final heuristic cadence thresholds represented an analytical compromise based on classification accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, and overall accuracy). RESULTS Cadences of 103.1 (95% Prediction Interval: 70.0-114.2), 116.4 (105.3-127.4), 129.6 (118.6-140.7), and 142.9 steps/min (131.8-148.4) were identified for 3, 4, 5, and 6 METs, respectively, based on the segmented regression. Comparable values based on ROC analysis were 100.3 (95% Confidence Intervals: 95.7-103.1), 111.5 (106.1-112.9), 116.0 (112.4-120.2), and 128.6 steps/min (128.3-136.4). Heuristic cadence thresholds of 100, 110, and 120 were associated with 3, 4, and 5 METs. Data to inform a threshold for ≥6 METs was limited, as only 6/98 (6.0%) participants achieved this intensity. CONCLUSIONS Consistent with previous data collected from 21-40 and 41-60-year-old adults, heuristic cadence thresholds of 100, 110, and 120 steps/min were associated with 3, 4, and 5 METs, respectively, in 61-85-year-old adults. Most older adults tested did not achieve the intensity of ≥6 METs; therefore, our data do not support establishing thresholds corresponding with this intensity level. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02650258 . Registered 24 December 2015.
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- Catrine Tudor-Locke
- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC, USA.
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Exercise Science Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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O'Brien MW, Wu Y, Johns JA, Poitras J, Kimmerly DS. Development and validation of an activPAL accelerometry count-based model of physical activity intensity in adults. Med Eng Phys 2021; 95:45-50. [PMID: 34479692 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2021.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The activPAL linear cadence-metabolic equivalents (METs) equation poorly estimates activity intensity. The magnitude of acceleration in three directional planes may be a superior predictor of activity intensity than stepping cadence, with accelerometry count thresholds developed in children/adolescent populations. We extracted the proprietary accelerometer-derived information to develop a counts-METs model and cross-validates it in laboratory and free-living conditions. Forty adults (25±6 years) wore an activPAL during a 7-stage progressive treadmill protocol (criterion: indirect calorimetry). Tri-axial accelerometry-derived activity counts (vector magnitude) and METs data from a subset of participants (n = 20) were modelled (R2=0.76) and the regression equation evaluated in the remaining participants (n = 20). Thirty-two of these participants wore the activPAL during free-living conditions (n = 192-d; criterion: PiezoRxD monitor). The absolute percent error of the counts-METs model in the laboratory cross-validation was 18±13%, with equivalence testing determinining equivalent MET values to indirect calorimetry during the slowest (1.5 mph) and fastest (4.0-4.5 mph) stages. In free-living conditions, the model accurately quantified light- and moderate-intensity physical activity but underestimated vigorous-intensity activity (6.5±11.3 vs. 5.5±20.8 mins/day; p < 0.001). We developed and present a data analysis method using the activPAL tri-axial accelerometry counts to improve estimations of physical activity intensity in controlled laboratory settings and uncontrolled free-living settings.
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- Myles W O'Brien
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Faulkner M, McNeilly A, Davison G, Rowe D, Hewitt A, Nevill A, Duly E, Trinick T, Murphy M. Music Tempo: A Tool for Regulating Walking Cadence and Physical Activity Intensity in Overweight Adults? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:7855. [PMID: 34360151 PMCID: PMC8345504 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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This study investigated if music tempo can prompt a desired walking cadence, and if music can provide a stimulus to regulate physical activity intensity in a longitudinal physical activity intervention with free-living adults. Overweight adults (n = 37; 94.26 ± 17.11 kg; 49.63 ± 12.37 years) were randomly assigned to an intervention (IG, n = 17) or usual care group (UC, n = 20) as part of a novel nine-month walking intervention. IG participants walked to self-selected music with a predetermined tempo and received a behavioural change support programme. At baseline, four-, six- and nine-months participants were asked to walk around an elliptical track at their habitual pace (0-2 min) and then in time to a predetermined tempo (2-8 min) designed to elicit moderate intensity. Cadence response (steps/min) was assessed and intensity (heart rate (bpm) recorded using wireless telemetry. A repeated measures general linear model (GLM) examined differences between groups over time (p < 0.05). All data is presented as means ± SD. At each assessment point both groups displayed an immediate cadence adjustment in response to music tempo (p < 0.01) i.e., habitual cadence vs. 3 METs target cadence (p < 0.05) and 3 METs target cadence vs. 5 METs target cadence (p < 0.05). Additionally, IG participants displayed an increased habitual cadence (0-2 min) at each assessment point (p < 0.05; 110 ± 9, 121.80 ± 7.5, 121.46 ± 10, 121.93 ± 7 steps/min respectively). UC participant's habitual cadence was unchanged from 0-9 months (p > 0.05; 120 ± 10, 116 ± 13, 119 ± 12 and 119 ± 9 steps/min respectively). Music tempo may be a useful regulatory tool to prompt the free-living individual to reach an appropriate stride rate to achieve a walking pace that is at least moderate intensity. It also appears that results may be trainable as throughout the study an increased habitual walking cadence was observed, in the absence of music.
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- Maria Faulkner
- Sports Lab North West, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, F92 FC93 Donegal, Ireland
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB, UK; (A.M.); (G.D.); (M.M.)
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB, UK; (A.M.); (G.D.); (M.M.)
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, UK; (D.R.); (A.H.)
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ, UK; (D.R.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Education Health & Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall WS1 3BD, UK;
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- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health Trust, Belfast BT16 1RH, UK; (E.D.); (T.T.)
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- Clinical Biochemistry Department, Ulster Hospital, South Eastern Health Trust, Belfast BT16 1RH, UK; (E.D.); (T.T.)
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute, Ulster University, Newtownabbey BT37 0QB, UK; (A.M.); (G.D.); (M.M.)
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Karas M, Urbanek JK, Illiano VP, Bogaarts G, Crainiceanu CM, Dorn JF. Estimation of free-living walking cadence from wrist-worn sensor accelerometry data and its association with SF-36 quality of life scores. Physiol Meas 2021; 42. [PMID: 34049292 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6579/ac067b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective. We evaluate the stride segmentation performance of the Adaptive Empirical Pattern Transformation (ADEPT) for subsecond-level accelerometry data collected in the free-living environment using a wrist-worn sensor.Approach. We substantially expand the scope of the existing ADEPT pattern-matching algorithm. Methods are applied to subsecond-level accelerometry data collected continuously for 4 weeks in 45 participants, including 30 arthritis and 15 control patients. We estimate the daily walking cadence for each participant and quantify its association with SF-36 quality of life measures.Main results. We provide free, open-source software to segment individual walking strides in subsecond-level accelerometry data. Walking cadence is significantly associated with the role physical score reported via SF-36 after adjusting for age, gender, weight and height.Significance. Methods provide automatic, precise walking stride segmentation, which allows estimation of walking cadence from free-living wrist-worn accelerometry data. Results provide new evidence of associations between free-living walking parameters and health outcomes.
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- Marta Karas
- Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University, 615 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States of America
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, 2024 E Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States of America
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Fabrikstrasse 2, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University, 615 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States of America
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Fabrikstrasse 2, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Different Relationships Between Steps and Movements and Healthy Biomarkers in People With and Without Disability. J Phys Act Health 2021; 18:495-506. [PMID: 33668013 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity benefits have been extensively studied. However, the public health guidelines seem unclear about the relationships between steps and movements with healthy biomarkers for people with (PWD) and without disabilities (PWOD), respectively. While public health guidelines illustrate types of exercise (eg, running, swimming), it is equally important to provide data-driven recommended amounts of daily steps or movements to achieve health biomarkers and further promote a physically active lifestyle. METHODS Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2006 were used. The authors conducted sensitivity, specificity, and receiver-operating-characteristic curve analyses regarding cut points from ActiGraph 7164 of daily steps and movements for health biomarkers (eg, body mass index, cholesterol) in PWD (2178 participants) and PWOD (4414 participants). The authors also examined the dose relationships of steps, movements, and healthy biomarkers in each group. RESULTS The authors found significant differences in the cut points of daily steps and movement for health biomarkers in PWD and PWOD. For daily steps, cut points of PWD were ranged from 3222 to 8311 (area under the receiver-operating-characteristic curve [AUC] range = 0.52-0.93) significantly lower than PWOD's daily steps (range = 5455-14,272; AUC = 0.58-0.87). For daily movement, cut points of PWD were ranged from 115,451 to 430,324 (AUC = 0.53-0.91) significantly lower than the PWOD's daily movements (range = 215,288-282,307; AUC = 0.60-0.88). The authors found strong but different dose relationships of many biomarkers in each group. CONCLUSIONS PWD need fewer daily steps or movement counts to achieve health biomarkers than PWOD. The authors provided data-driven, condition-specific recommendations on promoting a physically active lifestyle.
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McAvoy CR, Moore CC, Aguiar EJ, Ducharme SW, Schuna JM, Barreira TV, Chase CJ, Gould ZR, Amalbert-Birriel MA, Chipkin SR, Staudenmayer J, Tudor-Locke C, Mora-Gonzalez J. Cadence (steps/min) and relative intensity in 21 to 60-year-olds: the CADENCE-adults study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2021; 18:27. [PMID: 33568188 PMCID: PMC7877025 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-021-01096-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heuristic cadence (steps/min) thresholds of ≥100 and ≥ 130 steps/min correspond with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]; 1 MET = 3.5 mL O2·kg- 1·min- 1) and vigorous (6 METs) intensity, respectively. Scarce evidence informs cadence thresholds for relatively-defined moderate (≥ 64% heart rate maximum [HRmax = 220-age], ≥ 40%HR reserve [HRR = HRmax -HRresting, and ≥ 12 Rating of Perceived Exertion [RPE]); or vigorous intensity (≥ 77%HRmax, ≥ 60%HRR, and ≥ 14 RPE). PURPOSE To identify heuristic cadence thresholds corresponding with relatively-defined moderate and vigorous intensity in 21-60-year-olds. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 157 adults (40.4 ± 11.5 years; 50.6% men) completed up to twelve 5-min treadmill bouts, beginning at 0.5 mph and increasing by 0.5 mph. Steps were directly observed, HR was measured with chest-worn monitors, and RPE was queried in the final minute of each bout. Segmented mixed model regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analyses identified optimal cadence thresholds, stratified by age (21-30, 31-40, 41-50, and 51-60 years). Reconciliation of the two analytical models, including trade-offs between sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and overall accuracy, yielded final heuristic cadences. RESULTS Across all moderate intensity indicators, the segmented regression models estimated optimal cadence thresholds ranging from 123.8-127.5 (ages 21-30), 121.3-126.0 (ages 31-40), 117.7-122.7 (ages 41-50), and 113.3-116.1 steps/min (ages 51-60). Corresponding values for vigorous intensity were 140.3-144.1, 140.2-142.6, 139.3-143.6, and 131.6-132.8 steps/min, respectively. ROC analysis estimated chronologically-arranged age groups' cadence thresholds ranging from 114.5-118, 113.5-114.5, 104.6-112.9, and 103.6-106.0 across all moderate intensity indicators, and 127.5, 121.5, 117.2-123.2, and 113.0 steps/min, respectively, for vigorous intensity. CONCLUSIONS Heuristic cadence thresholds corresponding to relatively-defined moderate intensity for the chronologically-arranged age groups were ≥ 120, 120, 115, and 105 steps/min, regardless of the intensity indicator (i.e., % HRmax, %HRR, or RPE). Corresponding heuristic values for vigorous intensity indicators were ≥ 135, 130, 125, and 120 steps/min. These cadences are useful for predicting/programming intensity aligned with age-associated differences in physiological response to, and perceived experiences of, moderate and/or vigorous intensity. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02650258 . Registered 24 December 2015.
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- Cayla R McAvoy
- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Exercise Science Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA.
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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Figueroa CA, Vittinghoff E, Aguilera A, Fukuoka Y. Differences in objectively measured daily physical activity patterns related to depressive symptoms in community dwelling women - mPED trial. Prev Med Rep 2021; 22:101325. [PMID: 33659156 PMCID: PMC7890210 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Physical activity (PA) is an effective depression treatment. However, knowledge on how variation in day-to-day PA relates to depression in women is lacking. The purposes of this study were to 1) compare overall objectively measured baseline daily steps and duration of moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) and 2) examine differences in steps and MVPA on days of the week between women aged 25–65 years, who were physically inactive, with high and low depressive symptoms, enrolled in a run-in period of the mobile phone based physical activity education (mPED) trial. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale was used to categorize low/high depressive symptom groups. We used linear mixed-effects models to examine the associations between steps and MVPA and depression-status overall and by day of the week, adjusting for selected demographic variables and their interactions with day of the week. 274 women were included in the final analysis, of which 58 had high depressive symptoms. Overall physical activity levels did not differ. However, day of the week modified the associations of depression with MVPA (p = 0.015) and daily steps (p = 0.08). Women with high depression were characterized by reduced activity at the end of the week (Posthoc: Friday: 791 fewer steps, 95% CI: 73–1509, p = 0.03; 8.8 lower MVPA, 95% CI: 2.16–15.5, p = 0.0098) compared to women with low depression, who showed increased activity. Day of the week might be an important target for personalization of physical activity interventions. Future work should evaluate potential causes of daily activity alterations in depression in women.
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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- School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley, United States.,Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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Cruz J, Jácome C, Oliveira A, Paixão C, Rebelo P, Flora S, Januário F, Valente C, Andrade L, Marques A. Construct validity of the brief physical activity assessment tool for clinical use in COPD. CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL 2021; 15:530-539. [PMID: 33484059 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Low physical activity (PA) levels are associated with poor health-related outcomes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Thus, PA should be routinely assessed in clinical practice. OBJECTIVES This study assessed the construct validity of the Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool (BPAAT) for clinical use in COPD and explored differences in age, sex and COPD grades. METHODS After linguistic adaptation of the tool to Portuguese, 110 patients (66.4 ± 9.6yrs, 72.7% male, FEV1 = 59.3 ± 25.5%predicted) completed the BPAAT and received an accelerometer. The BPAAT includes two questions assessing the weekly frequency and duration of vigorous- and moderate-intensity PA/walking, classifying individuals as insufficiently or sufficiently active. The BPAAT was correlated with accelerometry (moderate PA, MPA = 1952-5724 counts-per-min [CPM]); vigorous PA, VPA = 5725-∞CPM; moderate-to-vigorous PA, MVPA = 1952-∞CPM; daily steps), through: Spearman's correlations (ρ) for continuous data; %agreement, Kappa, sensitivity and specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV, NPV) for categorical data. RESULTS The BPAAT identified 73.6% patients as "insufficiently active" and 26.4% as "sufficiently active". The BPAAT was weakly to moderately correlated with accelerometry (0.394 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.435, P < 0.05), except for VPA (P = 0.440). This was also observed in age (<65/≥65yrs), COPD grades (GOLD 1-2/3-4) and in male patients (0.363 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.518, P < 0.05 except for VPA). No significant correlations were found in female patients (P > 0.05). Agreement was fair to moderate (0.36 ≤ κ ≤ 0.43; 73.6% ≤ %agreement ≤ 74.5%; 0.50 ≤ sensitivity ≤ 0.52; 0.84 ≤ specificity ≤ 0.91, 0.55 ≤ PPV ≤ 0.79, 0.72 ≤ NPV ≤ 0.82). CONCLUSION The BPAAT may be useful to screen patients' PA, independently of age and COPD grade, and identify male patients who are insufficiently active. Care should be taken when using this tool to assess vigorous PA or female patients.
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- Joana Cruz
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), School of Health Sciences (ESSLei), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal.,CINTESIS -Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal.,Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal.,iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal.,iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Serviço de Medicina Física e de Reabilitação - Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Pulmonology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab 3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal.,iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Wu Y, Johns JA, Poitras J, Kimmerly DS, O'Brien MW. Improving the criterion validity of the activPAL in determining physical activity intensity during laboratory and free-living conditions. J Sports Sci 2020; 39:826-834. [PMID: 33203323 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1847503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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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 using its built-in linear cadence-metabolic equivalents (METs) equation (activPAL-linear) versus an individualized height-adjusted curvilinear cadence-METs equation (activPAL-curvilinear) to estimate intensity-related physical activity. Forty adults (25±6 years, 23.3±4.1 kg/m2) wore an activPAL during a 7-stage progressive treadmill walking protocol (criterion: indirect calorimetry). A sub-sample (n=32) wore the device during free-living conditions for 7-days (criterion: PiezoRxD monitor). In the laboratory, the activPAL-linear overestimated METs during slow walking (1.5-3.0 miles•hour-1) but underestimated METs during fast walking (3.5-4.5 miles•hour-1) (all, p<0.001). In the free-living condition, the activPAL-linear overestimated time in light-intensity activity and underestimated moderate-intensity activity (both, p<0.001), but did not register any vigorous-intensity activity. In contrast, the activPAL-curvilinear estimated values statistically equivalent to indirect calorimetry for treadmill stages 1-6 (1.5-4.0 miles•hour-1) and to the PiezoRxD determined light- and moderate-intensity activity during free-living. We present a simple, data processing technique that uses an alternative curvilinear cadence-MET equation that improves the ability of the activPAL to measure intensity-related physical activity in both laboratory and free-living settings.
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- Yanlin Wu
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Tudor-Locke C, Ducharme SW, Aguiar EJ, Schuna JM, Barreira TV, Moore CC, Chase CJ, Gould ZR, Amalbert-Birriel MA, Mora-Gonzalez J, Chipkin SR, Staudenmayer J. Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 41 to 60-year-old adults: the CADENCE-adults study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2020; 17:137. [PMID: 33168018 PMCID: PMC7654058 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-01045-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In younger adults (i.e., those < 40 years of age) a walking cadence of 100 steps/min is a consistently supported threshold indicative of absolutely-defined moderate intensity ambulation (i.e., ≥ 3 metabolic equivalents; METs). Less is known about the cadence-intensity relationship in adults of middle-age. PURPOSE To establish heuristic (i.e., evidence-based, practical, rounded) cadence thresholds for absolutely-defined moderate (3 METs) and vigorous (6 METs) intensity in adults 41 to 60 years of age. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 80 healthy adults of middle-age (10 men and 10 women representing each 5-year age-group between 41 to 60 years; body mass index = 26.0 ± 4.0 kg/m2) walked on a treadmill for 5-min bouts beginning at 0.5 mph and increasing in 0.5 mph increments. Performance termination criteria included: 1) transitioning to running, 2) reaching 75% of age-predicted maximum heart rate, or 3) reporting a Borg rating of perceived exertion > 13. Cadence was directly observed (i.e., hand tallied). Intensity (i.e., oxygen uptake [VO2] mL/kg/min) was assessed with an indirect calorimeter and converted to METs (1 MET = 3.5 mL/kg/min). A combination of segmented regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) modeling approaches was used to identify optimal cadence thresholds. Final heuristic thresholds were determined based on an evaluation of classification accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, overall accuracy). RESULTS The regression model identified 101.7 (95% Predictive Interval [PI]: 54.9-110.6) and 132.1 (95% PI: 122.0-142.2) steps/min as optimal cadence thresholds for 3 METs and 6 METs, respectively. Corresponding values based on ROC models were 98.5 (95% Confidence Intervals [CI]: 97.1-104.9) and 117.3 (95% CI: 113.1-126.1) steps/min. Considering both modeling approaches, the selected heuristic thresholds for moderate and vigorous intensity were 100 and 130 steps/min, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Consistent with our previous report in 21 to 40-year-old adults, cadence thresholds of 100 and 130 steps/min emerged as heuristic values associated with 3 and 6 METs, respectively, in 41 to 60-year-old adults. These values were selected based on their utility for public health messaging and on the trade-offs in classification accuracy parameters from both statistical methods. Findings will need to be confirmed in older adults and in free-living settings.
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- Catrine Tudor-Locke
- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Exercise Science Department, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28223, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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Rubin DS, Rich Severin, Arena R, Bond S. Leveraging technology to move more and sit less. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 64:55-63. [PMID: 33129794 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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One of the major changes in the updated physical activity (PA) guidelines is the recommendation for adults to simply move more and sit less throughout the day. This recommendation comes during a time of proliferation and advancement of personal health technologies that allow adults greater access to interventions to increase PA. Wearable activity monitors provide direct feedback of activity levels allowing users to reach PA targets throughout the day. Gamification of these and other devices can engage users and sustain their motivation to increase PA, along with the formation of social networks through social media platforms. This review will discuss and present an overview of current technologies that can be leveraged to increase PA in adults. Specific attention will be paid to wearable activity monitors, gamification and social network platforms that can help adults increase and sustain their PA levels to improve their overall health.
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- Daniel S Rubin
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA; Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) Network, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Biomedical & Health Information Science, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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Johns JA, O'Brien MW, Bungay A, Kimmerly DS. Sex and light physical activity impact popliteal, but not brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in physically active young adults. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2020; 45:1387-1395. [PMID: 32687716 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2020-0308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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When controlling for baseline diameter, males have greater brachial flow-mediated dilation (BA-FMD) responses than females. It is unclear whether sex differences in baseline diameter also influences popliteal FMD (POP-FMD), which may be impacted by cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity levels. We hypothesized that males would exhibit greater BA-FMD and POP-FMD when allometrically scaled to baseline diameter. FMD (ultrasonography), cardiorespiratory fitness (indirect calorimetry), and objectively measured physical activity were assessed in males (n = 13; age, 23 ± 3 years; peak oxygen consumption, 48.0 ± 7.1 mL·kg-1·min-1) and females (n = 13; age, 24 ± 2 years; peak oxygen consumption, 36.8 ± 6.0 mL·kg-1·min-1). Both groups had similarly high levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (503 ± 174 vs. 430 ± 142 min·week-1, p = 0.25). However, males were more aerobically fit (p < 0.001) and females accumulated more light-intensity physical activity (182 ± 67 vs. 127 ± 53 min·week-1, p = 0.03). Relative and allometrically scaled BA-FMD were similar (both, p ≥ 0.09) between sexes. In contrast, relative (6.2% ± 1.0% vs. 4.6% ± 1.4%, p = 0.001) and scaled (6.8% ± 1.7% vs. 4.7% ± 1.7%, p = 0.03) POP-FMD were greater in females. Relative POP-FMD was related to light-intensity physical activity in the pooled sample (r = 0.43; p = 0.04). However, the enhanced relative POP-FMD in females remained after adjusting for higher light-intensity physical activity levels (p = 0.01). Young females have enhanced popliteal, but not brachial, endothelial health than males with similar moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity levels and higher cardiorespiratory fitness. Novelty In physically active adults, females had greater POP-FMD but not BA-FMD than males. The enhanced POP-FMD in females was not related to greater vascular smooth muscle sensitivity to nitric oxide or their smaller baseline diameters. POP-FMD was associated with light physical activity levels in the pooled sample.
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- Jarrett A Johns
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.,Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.,Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.,Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada.,Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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Johns JA, Frayne RJ, Goreham JA, Kimmerly DS, O'Brien MW. The Bout Cadence Method Improves the Quantification of Stepping Cadence In Free-Living Conditions. Gait Posture 2020; 79:96-101. [PMID: 32387810 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 03/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Existing analytical approaches used to measure free-living stepping cadence (steps per minute; spm) characterize stepping two-ways: 1) 60 s epochs without considering time spent stepping during the epoch (step accumulation; SA), or 2) a bout-based analysis that considers both number of steps and time spent stepping during stepping bouts (total event cadence; TEC). SA and TEC may incorrectly characterize cadence in epochs that do not consist of continuous stepping or if there are marked changes in cadence within a stepping bout, respectively. RESEARCH QUESTION How does a bout-based analytical method that examines each stepping bout individually and considers within-bout changes in stepping cadence during epochs ≥120 s (Bout Cadence; BC) compare to SA and TEC? METHODS ActivPAL™-derived data from 122 participants were analyzed (790 total days). SA and TEC were calculated according to previous literature. BC calculated cadence bout-by-bout and stride-by-stride for bouts lasting <120 s and ≥120 s, respectively. Time spent stepping between 0-140 spm (divided into 20 spm bins) or >140 spm were determined for each method. Time spent in slow (0-80 spm), medium (80-120 spm) and fast (>120 spm) cadences for each method were compared via Bland-Altman analyses. RESULTS Almost half (43 %) of the total number of 60 s epochs included ≥2 stepping bouts, and 37 % of total stepping time was accumulated in continuous stepping bouts ≥120 s. Compared to TEC, BC identified more daily time spent in the 20-40 spm and >120 spm cadence bins, but less time spent in the 60-120 spm range. Both SA (fixed bias: -11.0 ± 12.4 min/day) and TEC (fixed bias: -10.0 ± 13.6 min/day) underestimated faster stepping cadences compared to BC. SIGNIFICANCE Existing analytical approaches largely underestimate faster stepping cadences, resulting in inaccurate measurements of vigorous-intensity stepping activity. The BC better characterizes higher intensity stepping activity, which could have important implications for assessing participants' true habitual stepping activity levels.
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- Jarrett A Johns
- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Division of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Han H, Kim H, Sun W, Malaska M, Miller B. Validation of wearable activity monitors for real-time cadence. J Sports Sci 2019; 38:383-389. [PMID: 31818198 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1702281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to establish evidence of validity for wearable activity monitors providing real-time cadence against a criterion measure. Thirty-six healthy adults, aged 18-65 years, participated in the study. Four activity monitors including 2 watch-based monitors and 2 cadence sensors attaching to shoelaces were tested. Each participant completed the study protocol consisting of 2 distinct components: (1) treadmill protocol and (2) overground protocol. Lin's concordance correlation and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) were calculated for the comparisons between the criterion and measures of the monitors. Bland-Altman analysis was performed to determine the mean bias and 95% limits of agreement. All activity monitors showed high correlations with the criterion measures (p < .01). Lower correlations were observed at slow walking speeds in the watch-based monitors. In contrast, consistent and strong correlations were found with both cadence sensors regardless of walking speeds (p < .01). Similar patterns were observed in the MAPE scores. Greater than 90% of the participants were able to maintain prescribed walking intensity using real-time cadence. The results suggest that the wearable activity monitors are an acceptable measure of real-time cadence and provide the potential to improve intensity-based prescription of physical activity using the monitors.
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- Ho Han
- Health Education & Promotion Program, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Research and Analytics Laboratory, School of Applied Sciences, The University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA
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- Health Education & Promotion Program, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Nursing Program, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Health Education & Promotion Program, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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Abt G, Bray J, Myers T, Benson A. Letter to the editor regarding the article "Walking cadence required to elicit criterion moderate-intensity physical activity is moderated by fitness status" by Abt et al. (2019). J Sports Sci 2019; 38:306-307. [PMID: 31783716 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1697485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Cadence-based Classification of Minimally Moderate Intensity During Overground Walking in 21- to 40-Year-Old Adults. J Phys Act Health 2019; 16:1092-1097. [PMID: 31698337 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2019-0261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND A walking cadence of ≥100 steps/min corresponds to minimally moderate intensity, absolutely defined as ≥3 metabolic equivalents (METs). This threshold has primarily been calibrated during treadmill walking. There is a need to determine the classification accuracy of this cadence threshold to predict intensity during overground walking. METHODS In this laboratory-based cross-sectional investigation, participants (N = 75, 49.3% women, age 21-40 y) performed a single 5-minute overground (hallway) walking trial at a self-selected preferred pace. Steps accumulated during each trial were hand tallied and converted to cadence (steps/min). Oxygen uptake was measured using indirect calorimetry and converted to METs. The classification accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, overall accuracy, and positive predictive value) of ≥100 steps/min to predict ≥3 METs was calculated. RESULTS A cadence threshold of ≥100 steps/min yielded an overall accuracy (combined sensitivity and specificity) of 73.3% for predicting minimally moderate intensity. Moreover, for individuals walking at a cadence ≥100 steps/min, the probability (positive predictive value) of achieving minimally moderate intensity was 80.3%. CONCLUSIONS Although primarily developed using treadmill-based protocols, a cadence threshold of ≥100 steps/min for young adults appears to be a valid heuristic value (evidence-based, rounded, practical) associated with minimally moderate intensity during overground walking performed at a self-selected preferred pace.
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Tudor-Locke C, Aguiar EJ, Han H, Ducharme SW, Schuna JM, Barreira TV, Moore CC, Busa MA, Lim J, Sirard JR, Chipkin SR, Staudenmayer J. Walking cadence (steps/min) and intensity in 21-40 year olds: CADENCE-adults. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2019; 16:8. [PMID: 30654810 PMCID: PMC6337834 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-019-0769-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have reported that walking cadence (steps/min) is associated with absolutely-defined intensity (metabolic equivalents; METs), such that cadence-based thresholds could serve as reasonable proxy values for ambulatory intensities. PURPOSE To establish definitive heuristic (i.e., evidence-based, practical, rounded) thresholds linking cadence with absolutely-defined moderate (3 METs) and vigorous (6 METs) intensity. METHODS In this laboratory-based cross-sectional study, 76 healthy adults (10 men and 10 women representing each 5-year age-group category between 21 and 40 years, BMI = 24.8 ± 3.4 kg/m2) performed a series of 5-min treadmill bouts separated by 2-min rests. Bouts began at 0.5 mph and increased in 0.5 mph increments until participants: 1) chose to run, 2) achieved 75% of their predicted maximum heart rate, or 3) reported a Borg rating of perceived exertion > 13. Cadence was hand-tallied, and intensity (METs) was measured using a portable indirect calorimeter. Optimal cadence thresholds for moderate and vigorous ambulatory intensities were identified using a segmented regression model with random coefficients, as well as Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) models. Positive predictive values (PPV) of candidate heuristic thresholds were assessed to determine final heuristic values. RESULTS Optimal cadence thresholds for 3 METs and 6 METs were 102 and 129 steps/min, respectively, using the regression model, and 96 and 120 steps/min, respectively, using ROC models. Heuristic values were set at 100 steps/min (PPV of 91.4%), and 130 steps/min (PPV of 70.7%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Cadence thresholds of 100 and 130 steps/min can serve as reasonable heuristic thresholds representative of absolutely-defined moderate and vigorous ambulatory intensity, respectively, in 21-40 year olds. These values represent useful proxy values for recommending and modulating the intensity of ambulatory behavior and/or as measurement thresholds for processing accelerometer data. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov ( NCT02650258 ).
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- Catrine Tudor-Locke
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
- School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331 USA
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- School of Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
- Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
- Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78224 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160A Totman Building, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003 USA
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O'Brien MW, Kivell MJ, Wojcik WR, D'Entremont GR, Kimmerly DS, Fowles JR. Influence of Anthropometrics on Step-Rate Thresholds for Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity in Older Adults: Scientific Modeling Study. JMIR Aging 2018; 1:e12363. [PMID: 31518246 PMCID: PMC6715008 DOI: 10.2196/12363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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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 heuristic message of 3000 steps in 30 minutes (100 steps per minute [spm]). However, this message is based on adult populations, with a paucity of research on step-rate thresholds that correspond to absolute MVPA (moderate=3 metabolic equivalents [METs], vigorous=6 METs) and relative MVPA (moderate=40% estimated METmax, vigorous=60% estimated METmax) in older persons, who have lower stride lengths and a lower exercise capacity. Also, there is a need to consider the influence of anthropometric differences when quantifying the relationship between step rate and intensity-related physical activity. OBJECTIVE This study assessed absolute and relative MVPA step-rate thresholds and anthropometric factors (ie, height, leg length, and body mass index [BMI]) in older adults. METHODS Nineteen older adults (7 females; age 69 years, SD 2, BMI 26 kg/m2, SD 4) completed a staged treadmill walking protocol: six minutes at 2.4, 3.2, 4.0, 5.6, and 6.4 km/h. Steps were manually counted and volume rate of oxygen consumed (VO2) was measured via indirect calorimetry. Aerobic fitness was estimated via the submaximal single-stage treadmill protocol. RESULTS When BMI was considered, mixed effects modeling revealed absolute and relative MPA step-rate thresholds of 108 spm and 117 spm, respectively. Absolute and relative VPA corresponded to step rates of 135 spm and 132 spm, respectively. Neither height nor leg length improved the ability of the model to predict stepping cadence from METs. CONCLUSIONS In general, older adults need to walk faster than 100 spm (ie, approximately 110 spm) to reach MPA and in excess of approximately 130 spm to achieve VPA, depending on BMI status. Health care professionals and researchers should adjust cadence-based recommendations for differences in BMI in their older patients and consider using relative intensity to most appropriately tailor their physical activity recommendations.
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- Myles William O'Brien
- Centre of Lifestyle Studies, School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada.,Division of Kinesiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Centre of Lifestyle Studies, School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Centre of Lifestyle Studies, School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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- Centre of Lifestyle Studies, School of Kinesiology, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada
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