Step rate-determined walking intensity and walking recommendation in Chinese young adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: There is lack of data on the physiological characteristics of over ground walking and walking recommendations for Chinese young adult. The purpose of the study was to measure walking-related energy expenditure during field testing, to identify step-rate cut-point associated with moderate and vigorous intensity, and to translate physical activity (PA) guidelines into walking goals for Chinese young adults. Cross-sectional analytic study. Two communities from Beijing and Shanghai in China. A sample of 226 Chinese adults (117 men, 109 women) with a mean age of 21.7 (±0.2) years, volunteered to participate in the study. All Participants were recreationally active without orthopaedic limitations, free of chronic diseases, not taking any medications that affect metabolism and non-smokers. All th

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3549247 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature