Steps that count! : the use of pedometry for physical activity and health promotion in South Africa.

Pedometers have been demonstrated as a practical tool for measurement and motivation of ambulatory physical activity, typically providing information on volume of steps/day. Recent developments in steps/day research have, however, emphasised the importance of intensity-based steps as part of steps/day recommendations. Such steps/day recommendations are also directed towards current physical activity guidelines, so as to provide further options for achieving guidelines. To complement these developments in steps/day recommendations, technological advancements in pedometry afford the opportunity to provide information on intensity-based steps/day. We therefore use this application to provide further insight into the association between pedometer-based physical activity and fitness and health outcomes. Particular reference is made to intensity-based steps/day, through a series of studies.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Human Biology

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Pillay, Julian

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Lambert, EV
• Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy
• van Mechelen, W
• Proper, KI

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3193

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3193