scholarly journals The Use of a Uniaxial Accelerometer to Assess Physical-activity-related Energy Expenditure in Obese Men and Women: Saku Control Obesity Program (SCOP)

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motohiko Miyachi ◽  
Yumi Ohmori ◽  
Kenta Yamamoto ◽  
Hiroshi Kawano ◽  
Haruka Murakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Related Energy

scholarly journals Influence of gender and physical exercise on balance of healthy young adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarina Francescato Torres ◽  
Júlia Guimarães Reis ◽  
Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Postural Sway ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Quiet Standing ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Sedentary Women

Objective To verify the effects of gender and physical activity on postural sway. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted to analyze upright balance of young men and women between the ages of 20-30, both active and sedentary. Study participants were 60 individuals, who were divided into: active women (n = 15), sedentary women (n = 15), active men (n = 15) and sedentary men (n = 15). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form, was used to evaluate each participant’s level of physical activity. According to the questionnaire, active individuals are those who carry out moderate activity, with an energy expenditure between 3.5 and 6 METs (1 MET: 3.5 ml/kg/min), or vigorous activity, with an energy expenditure above 6 METs, at least three days a week for 20 minutes. To assess control of postural sway, we measured the amplitude and velocity of anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) sway in standing position, with their eyes open and closed, with and without foam, on a force platform. Results Comparison between genders revealed that, when compared to sedentary women, sedentary men displayed poorer performance in velocity and amplitude of AP postural control sway with their eyes closed, with and without foam. There were no differences in the amplitude and velocity of ML sway, both with open and closed eyes among groups (p < 0.05). There were no differences when comparing physically active men and women either. Conclusion Sedentary men seem to rely more on vision for maintaining postural control in quiet standing situations with respect to women.

Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure of Elderly Men and Women in Edinburgh, Scotland

1973 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Lonergan ◽  
J.S. Milne ◽  
J. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women

scholarly journals Physical Activity-Related Energy Expenditure With the RT3 and TriTrac Accelerometers in Overweight Adults*

Obesity ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 950-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Jacobi ◽  
Anne-Elisabeth Perrin ◽  
Natacha Grosman ◽  
Marie-France Doré ◽  
Sylvie Normand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
Overweight Adults

Validation of the Actiheart for estimating physical activity related energy expenditure in pregnancy

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e5-e10 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Melzer ◽  
M. Lazzeri ◽  
S. Armand ◽  
M. Boulvain ◽  
Y. Schutz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Calories and steps! How many days of walking/hiking in the Himalayas does ONE Christmas lunch translate to?

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
J D Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Energy Balance ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Physical Activity Energy Expenditure ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
Base Camp ◽  
Activity Energy ◽  
Festive Season

Background. The festive season is a time when people are at risk of overeating and weight gain. An active break during this time can help maintain energy balance. Objectives. To determine steps taken during a walk/hike to Everest Base Camp and back and compare estimated activityrelated energy expenditure to a typical Christmas lunch. Methods. Five adults (39-70 years) completed an 11-day walk/hike. Pedometer-measured steps were recorded at two cadences: ‘aerobic’ (>100 steps/minute for 10 consecutive minutes) or ‘slower’ steps. Activity-related energy expenditure was estimated using generic values for walking uphill/downhill at each cadence. Energy intake of a typical Christmas lunch was estimated. Results. Participants accumulated a total of 143 770 steps, or 13 070 (SD 8 272) steps/day, 20% of which were ‘aerobic’. Total walk-related energy expenditure was estimated at 22 816  kcals, or 1 901 (SD 580) kcals/day. Conclusion. Estimated energy intake in one Christmas lunch equates to 1.7 days of walking/hiking. Keywords. Energy intake, physical activity, energy expenditure, pedometer

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