Tracking Physical Activity in Adults Who Move
Author Information
Author(s): Tudor-Locke Catrine, Giles-Corti Billie, Knuiman Matthew, McCormack Gavin
Primary Institution: Walking Behavior Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Hypothesis
How does relocation affect the tracking of physical activity in adults?
Conclusion
Adults in Western Australia maintained their physical activity levels to a moderate extent despite relocating.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants were tracked over one year to see how their physical activity changed after moving.
- Most participants maintained their physical activity levels despite the stress of relocating.
- Women over 60 showed less stability in their physical activity levels compared to younger groups.
Takeaway
When people move to a new home, they usually keep doing about the same amount of exercise as before.
Methodology
Participants wore pedometers for seven days at two time points, before and after relocation, to measure their daily steps.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias in BMI estimates.
Limitations
Pedometers do not measure the intensity of activities and rely on self-reported height and weight, which may lead to underestimation of BMI.
Participant Demographics
491 males and 684 females, average ages 42.6 and 41.2 years respectively.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.0001
Confidence Interval
95%CI -259 to 97
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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