Posters in a sample of professional worksites have no effect on objectively measured physical activity

Posters in a sample of professional worksites have no effect on objectively measured physical activity.

ISSUE ADDRESSED Whether posters promoting stair use are effective in increasing objectively measured physical activity in a sample of New Zealand professional employees. METHODS Forty-six participants (27 men and 19 women) recruited from two professional worksites wore one sealed pedometer during all waking hours (total physical activity [TPV]), and another sealed pedometer during working hou...

Effect of socioeconomic status on objectively measured physical activity.

BACKGROUND A socioeconomic gradient in childhood obesity is known to be present by the age of school entry in the UK. The origin of this gradient is unclear at present, but must lie in socioeconomic differences in habitual physical activity, sedentary behaviour, or dietary intake. AIMS To test the hypothesis that habitual physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour are associated with socioe...

Psychosocial correlates of objectively measured physical activity in children.

BACKGROUND A large proportion of UK children do not reach the recommended levels of physical activity (PA) required for optimum health. Few studies have investigated the psychosocial correlates of objectively measured PA in preadolescents. This study examined child attitudes and parental behaviours as correlates of children's activity. METHODS In total, 278 children (138 boys and 140 girls) a...

Objectively measured physical activity in sixth-grade girls.

OBJECTIVES To describe the objectively measured physical activity characteristics of a diverse sample of sixth-grade girls, to examine influences on physical activity, and to report compliance with physical activity guidelines. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Six locations across the United States. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1578 sixth-grade girls. Accelerometers were worn for 7 days, ...

Objectively measured physical activity and mortality in older adults.