Empowering Sedentary Adults to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Increase Physical Activity Levels and Energy Expenditure: A Pilot Study

Empowering Sedentary Adults to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Increase Physical Activity Levels and Energy Expenditure: A Pilot Study

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a 4-week intervention in which an online personal activity monitor (Gruve-Technologies™) was used to reduce sedentary behavior among sedentary adults. Method: Eighteen, sedentary adult volunteers (12 men, six women, mean age 29...

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Main Authors: Faisal A. Barwais, Thomas F. Cuddihy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
objective measurement of sedentary behavior
accelerometer
7-day SLIPA log
self-report physical activity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/1/414

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