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Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Slaght, Jana
Sénéchal, Martin
Hrubeniuk, T. J.
Mayo, A.
Bouchard, D. R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Most adults choose walking as a leisure activity.
However, many do not reach the international physical activity guidelines for adults, which recommend moderate intensity aerobic activity for at least 150 minutes/week in bouts of 10 minutes.
Purpose.
This systematic review provides an update on the walking cadence required to reach moderate intensity in adults and older adults, identifies variables associated with reaching moderate intensity, and evaluates how walking cadence intensity should be measured, but the main purpose is to report the interventions that have been attempted to prescribe walking cadence to increase time spent at moderate intensity or other outcomes for adults and older adults.
Methods.
SportDISCUS, Scopus, and PubMed databases were searched.
We identified 3,917 articles and 31 were retained for this systematic review.
Only articles written in English were included.
Results.
In general, 100 steps/minute is prescribed for adults to achieve moderate intensity, but older adults may require a higher cadence.
Currently, few studies have explored using walking cadence prescription as an intervention to increase physical activity levels.
Conclusion.
Prescribing walking cadence as a way to increase physical activity levels has potential as a practical and useful strategy, but more evidence is required to assess its ability to increase physical activity levels at moderate intensity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Slaght, Jana& Sénéchal, Martin& Hrubeniuk, T. J.& Mayo, A.& Bouchard, D. R.. 2017. Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187744
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Slaght, Jana…[et al.]. Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187744
American Medical Association (AMA)
Slaght, Jana& Sénéchal, Martin& Hrubeniuk, T. J.& Mayo, A.& Bouchard, D. R.. Walking Cadence to Exercise at Moderate Intensity for Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1187744
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1187744