Health

Weight control information network - walking (a step in the right direction

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 03/08/2006 - 02:43
Walking (a step in the right direction) - Web page
This website promotes walking. As walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
exercise
walking for health
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

The accuracy of pedometer steps and time during walking in children

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:21
Abstract - The accuracy of pedometer steps and time etc - Web page
This paper seeks to determine the accuracy of pedometer step counts and time during self-paced walking (SPW) and treadmill walking in children (5-11 yr).
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Safety
Health
Free tags: 
pedometer
sports medicine
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--3.61 Child safety research
-3 Safety & Health

Validity of accelerometry for measurement of activity in people with brain injury

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:14
Abstract - Validity of accelerometry for measurement of activity etc - Web page
The health risks associated with habitually low levels of physical activity are both serious and well documented. National and international public health authorities agree that, in many countries, the general population are insufficiently active and that this represents a major public health concern.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
disability
gait pattern
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--3.26 Walking & therapy
-3 Safety & Health

Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity recommendations etc (abstract)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:07
Abstract - Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity etc - Web page
The aim of this study was to quantify pedometer-determined steps per day associated with 50, 100, and 150% of the current public health recommend
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
women
pedometer
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--3.24 Women's health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:16
Abstract - Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical ac
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
obesity
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

Urban area disadvantage and physical activity: a multilevel study in Melbourne, Australia

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:00
Abstract - Urban area disadvantage and physical activity - Web page
This study a
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
active living
melbourne
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--2.90 Australia
-2 Design

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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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