Energy-speed relationship of walking: standard tables

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The energy expenditure of level walking was measured in 260 normal male and female subjects walking around a 60.5m-circular outdoor track. Subjects were divided into four age groups (children, 6-12 years; teens; young adults, 20-59 years; and senior adults, 60-80 years).
Author(s):
Robert L. Waters, Brenda Rae Lunsford, Jacquelin Perry, Richard Byrd
Publisher(s):
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Reference #:
10.1002/jor.1100060208
Date Published:
1988
Copyright:
Publisher Email: unknown
Region:
USA Location: unknown
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
orthopaedic research
energy expenditure
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.28 Bio-mechanical research & walking
-3 Safety & Health

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