| Field testing of physiological responses associated with Nordic Walking. | |
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PMID: 12230336 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study compared the physiological responses (oxygen consumption and energy expenditure) of Nordic Walking to regular walking under field-testing conditions. Eleven women (M age = 27.1 years, SD = 6.4) and 11 men (M age = 33.8 years, SD = 9.0) walked 1,600 m with and without walking poles on a level, 200-m track. For women, Nordic Walking resulted in increased oxygen consumption (M = 14.9 ml x kg(-1) x min(-1), SD = 3.2 vs. M = 1 7.9 ml x kg(-1) min(-1), SD = 3.5; p < .001), caloric expenditure (M = 4.6 kcal x min(-1), SD = 1.2 vs. M = 5.4 kcal x min(-1), SD = 1.2; p < .001), and heart rate (M = 113.7 bpm, SD = 12.0 vs. M = 118.7 bpm, SD = 14.8; p < .05) compared to regular walking. For men, Nordic Walking resulted in increased oxygen consumption (M = 12.8 ml x kg(-1) min(-1), SD = 1.8 vs. M = 15.5, SD =3.4 ml x kg(-1) min(-1); p < .01), caloric expenditure (M = 5.7 kcal x min(-1), SD = 1.3 vs. M = 6.9 kcal x min(-1), SD = 1.8; p < .001), and heart rate (M = 101.6 bpm, SD = 12.0 bpm vs. M = 109.8 bpm, SD = 14.7; p < .01) compared to regular walking. Nordic Walking, examined in the field, results in a significant increase in oxygen use and caloric expenditure compared to regular walking, without significantly increasing perceived exertion. |
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Authors:
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Timothy S Church; Conrad P Earnest; Gina M Morss |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Research quarterly for exercise and sport Volume: 73 ISSN: 0270-1367 ISO Abbreviation: Res Q Exerc Sport Publication Date: 2002 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-09-16 Completed Date: 2003-01-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8006373 Medline TA: Res Q Exerc Sport Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 296-300 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications at The Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX 75230, USA. tchurch@cooperinst.org |
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Adult Calorimetry, Indirect Energy Metabolism / physiology* Humans Male Oxygen Consumption* Walking / physiology* |
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