| The effects of an incremental approach to 10,000 steps/day on metabolic syndrome components in sedentary overweight women. | |
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PMID: 21088304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Pedometer programs can increase physical activity in sedentary individuals, a population that is at risk for developing metabolic syndrome and each of its individual components. Although the popular 10,000 steps/day recommendation has shown to induce many favorable health benefits, it may be out of reach for sedentary individuals. This study observed the effects of incremental increases in steps/day on metabolic syndrome components in sedentary overweight women. METHODS: This study was a longitudinal, quasi-experimental design. Participants were recruited from a 12-week work-site pedometer program and grouped as either 'active' or 'control' after the intervention based on their steps/day improvement. Self-reported physical activity, pedometer assessed physical activity, BMI, resting heart rate, waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL-C, and fasting glucose were measured before and after the program. RESULTS: The active group showed significant within-group improvements in waist circumference and fasting glucose. Significant group differences were observed in resting heart rate, BMI, and systolic blood pressure; however, the changes observed in systolic blood pressure were not independent of weight loss. CONCLUSIONS: Incremental increases in steps/day induced favorable changes in some MetS components suggesting that this approach is a viable starting point for sedentary individuals that may find it difficult to initially accumulate 10,000 steps/day. |
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Authors:
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Anthony Musto; Kevin Jacobs; Mark Nash; Gianluca DelRossi; Arlette Perry |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of physical activity & health Volume: 7 ISSN: 1543-3080 ISO Abbreviation: J Phys Act Health Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-22 Completed Date: 2010-12-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189457 Medline TA: J Phys Act Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 737-45 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dept. of Wellness and Recreation, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA. |
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Adult Blood Glucose Blood Pressure Body Mass Index Exercise Female Heart Rate Humans Lipids / blood Longitudinal Studies Metabolic Syndrome X / etiology, prevention & control* Middle Aged Overweight / complications, therapy* Risk Factors Waist Circumference Walking* |
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0/Blood Glucose; 0/Lipids |
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