Cadence (steps/min) and relative intensity in 21 to 60-year-olds: the CADENCE-adults study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heuristic cadence (steps/min) thresholds of ≥100 and ≥ 130 steps/min correspond with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]; 1 MET = 3.5 mL O₂·kg^- 1·min^- 1) and vigorous (6 METs) intensity, respectively. Scarce evidence informs cadence thresholds for relatively-defined moderate (≥ 64% heart rate maximum [HR_max = 220-age], ≥ 40%HR reserve [HRR = HR_max -HR_resting, and ≥ 12 Rating of Perceived Exertion [RPE]); or vigorous intensity (≥ 77%HR_max, ≥ 60%HRR, and ≥ 14 RPE).

Purpose

To identify heuristic cadence thresholds corresponding with relatively-defined moderate and vigorous intensity in 21-60-year-olds.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 157 adults (40.4 ± 1

SUBMITTER: McAvoy CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877025 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature