A5009135359- Physical Activity and Health
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Sports Performance and Training
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Forest Management and Policy
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
Pennsylvania State University
2019-2025
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2005-2024
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
2024
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
2024
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
2024
University of Virginia
2021-2022
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2017-2020
University of Alabama
2020
California State University, Long Beach
2020
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2020
Previous studies have reported that walking cadence (steps/min) is associated with absolutely-defined intensity (metabolic equivalents; METs), such cadence-based thresholds could serve as reasonable proxy values for ambulatory intensities. To establish definitive heuristic (i.e., evidence-based, practical, rounded) linking moderate (3 METs) and vigorous (6 intensity. In this laboratory-based cross-sectional study, 76 healthy adults (10 men 10 women representing each 5-year age-group category...
Abstract Background In younger adults (i.e., those < 40 years of age) a walking cadence 100 steps/min is consistently supported threshold indicative absolutely-defined moderate intensity ambulation ≥ 3 metabolic equivalents; METs). Less known about the cadence-intensity relationship in middle-age. Purpose To establish heuristic evidence-based, practical, rounded) thresholds for (3 METs) and vigorous (6 41 to 60 age. Methods this cross-sectional study, 80 healthy middle-age (10 men 10...
Abstract Background Heuristic (i.e., evidence-based, rounded) cadences of ≥100 and ≥ 130 steps/min have consistently corresponded with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]) vigorous (6 METs) physical activity intensity, respectively, in adults 21–60 years age. There is no consensus regarding similar thresholds older adults. Purpose To provide heuristic cadence for 3, 4, 5, 6 METs 61–85-year-old Methods Ninety-eight community-dwelling ambulatory ostensibly healthy (age...
Background Few studies have investigated associations of acclerometer-based assessments physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) with incidence cardiovascular disease (CVD) its components. This prospective cohort study assessed the accelerometer-measured PA SB total CVD, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke (IS). Methods Results The authors included 16 031 women aged 62 years older, free adherent accelerometer wear (≥10 hours/day for ≥4 days) from Women's Health Study (mean age,...
Objective: We investigate how (a) attendance at sport games and (b) identification with a team as fans (i.e., identification) influence older adults’ perceptions of emotional support, belonging, subjective well-being (SWB). Method: An experimental pilot study was conducted 50 adults, followed by main survey administered to 534 adults from various communities across the United States. Results: Pilot results indicated that game had positive significant on support fellow fans. These were...
Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid development of the built environment and implementing policy changes to promote physical activity (PA) reduce sedentary behavior (SB) among its population. In light these developments, this scoping review systematically summarized population levels PA/SB in Arabia.The authors searched 6 databases on December 13, 2021, for articles published English or Arabic from 2018 search date. Studies using population-based sampling measuring were included.Of 1272...
Standardized validation indices (i.e., accuracy, bias, and precision) provide a comprehensive comparison of step counting wearable technologies.
Abstract Background Higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity have been associated with a lower risk diabetes, but less is known about how daily step counts (steps/day) are diabetes risk. Therefore, we examined the association steps/day and intensity incident diabetes. Methods We included 6634 adults from population-based prospective cohort Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos (HCHS/SOL) (2008–2017). Cox proportional hazard models that accounted for complex survey...
Previous studies have shown that different provider approaches, amount of familiarity with the referral and screening process, level interagency communication can increase or decrease likelihood caregivers completing a recommended to early intervention (EI). We surveyed 60 family practitioners pediatricians at 2 primary care clinics assess these factors. Pediatricians were more likely than report using, evaluating, discussing results developmental screens. Providers experience recent...
Purpose To provide empirically-supported thresholds for step-based intensity (i.e., peak 30-min cadence; average of the top 30 steps/min in a day) and steps/day relation to cardiometabolic health outcomes. Methods Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was applied National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2006 accelerometer-derived step data determine cadence as risk screening values thresholds) fasting glucose, body mass index, waist circumference, high blood...
While previous studies indicate an auditory metronome can entrain cadence (in steps per minute), music may also evoke prescribed cadences and metabolic intensities.To determine how modulating the tempo of a single commercial song influences adults' ability to foot strikes while walking this entrainment affects intensity.Twenty healthy adults (10 men 10 women; mean [SD]: age 23.7 [2.7] y, height 172.8 [9.0] cm, mass 71.5 [16.2] kg) walked overground on large circular pathway for six 5-min...
Step-based metrics provide simple measures of ambulatory activity, yet device software either includes undisclosed proprietary step detection algorithms or simply do not compute step-based metrics. We aimed to develop and validate a algorithm accurately detect steps across various non-ambulatory activities. Seventy-five adults (21-39 years) completed seven simulated activities daily living (e.g., sitting, vacuuming, folding laundry) an incremental treadmill protocol from 0.22-2.2ms-1....
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in United States. Research has identified that are less likely than men to receive medical interventions prevention and treatment heart disease.As part a campaign educate healthcare professionals, 1245 professionals 11 states attended structured 1-hour continuing education (CME) program based on 2004 AHA Evidence-Based Guidelines Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Women completed pretest posttest evaluation. We significant knowledge...
Abstract Background Heuristic cadence (steps/min) thresholds of ≥100 and ≥ 130 steps/min correspond with absolutely-defined moderate (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]; 1 MET = 3.5 mL O 2 ·kg − ·min ) vigorous (6 METs) intensity, respectively. Scarce evidence informs for relatively-defined (≥ 64% heart rate maximum [HR max 220-age], 40%HR reserve [HRR HR -HR resting , 12 Rating Perceived Exertion [RPE]); or intensity 77%HR 60%HRR, 14 RPE). Purpose To identify heuristic corresponding in...
The Compendium of Physical Activities reports that walking at 2.5 mph associates with absolutely-defined moderate intensity (i.e., ≥3 metabolic equivalents [METs]). However, it is unclear whether this speed threshold accurate during overground and/or across the adult age-span. This study aimed to identify optimal and heuristic thresholds associated 3 METs age groups. Healthy adults (n = 248, 21–85 years old, 49% women) performed a 5-minute self-paced trial. Speed was measured using an...