Abstract
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the activPAL physical activity monitor in measuring step number and cadence in older adults. Two pedometers (New-Lifestyles Digi-Walker SW-200 and New-Lifestyles NL2000) used in clinical practice to count steps were simultaneously evaluated. Observation was the criterion measure. Twenty-one participants (65–87 yr old) recruited from community-based exercise classes walked on a treadmill at 5 speeds (0.67, 0.90, 1.12, 1.33, and 1.56 m/s) and outdoors at 3 self-selected speeds (slow, normal, and fast). The absolute percentage error of the activPAL was
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 201-214 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Keywords
- cadence
- older adults
- physical activity