Browsing Brage NIH by Subject "walking"
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Relationship of device measured physical activity type and posture with cardiometabolic health markers: Pooled dose–response associations from the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep Consortium
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Aims/hypothesis: The aim of this study was to examine the dose–response associations of device-measured physical activity types and postures (sitting and standing time) with cardiometabolic health. Methods: We conducted ... -
Reliability of three-dimensional kinematic gait data in adults with spinal cord injury
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-14)Objectives: Three-dimensional gait analysis has been recommended as part of standardized gait assessment in people with spinal cord injury. The aim was to investigate inter- and intra-session reliabilities of gait kinematics ... -
School-based physical activity in relation to active travel: A cluster randomized controlled trial among adolescents enrolled in the school in motion study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Active travel and school settings are considered ideal for promoting physical activity. However, previous research suggests limited effect of school-based interventions on overall physical activity levels among ... -
Seasonal and socio-demographic determinants of school commuting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-12-21)Objective: To report prevalence of commuting to school in Norway with regard to season, gender, parental education level, ethnicity and distance to school. Methods: Cross-sectional questionnaire data from the Fruits and ... -
Slow postmeal walking reduces postprandial glycemia in middle-aged women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Postprandial blood glucose concentration is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, even at states well below hyperglycemic levels. A previous study has shown that postmeal exercise of ... -
Step by step: Association of device‐measured daily steps with all‐cause mortality - A prospective cohort Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Walking is free, does not require special training, and can be done almost everywhere. Therefore, walking is a feasible behavior on which to tailor public health messages. This study assesses the prospective ... -
Systematic review of the prospective association of daily step counts with risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and dysglycemia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Daily step counts is an intuitive metric that has demonstrated success in motivating physical activity in adults and may hold potential for future public health physical activity recommendations. This review ... -
Targeting physical activity in a low socioeconomic status population: observations from the Norwegian "Romsas in Motion" study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-10-16)Objective: To summarise the main results of a community-based study on physical activity promotion — "Romsås in Motion". Methods: The study assessed changes in physical activity, body mass and psychosocial mediators ... -
Towards more sustainable sports: Analyzing the travel behavior of adolescent soccer players in Southern Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Mitigating climate change is a global challenge demanding effort from all sectors, and sports are no exception. While transportation is one of the key issues regarding sustainable sports, the methods by which children and ...