Relationship between pedometer-based daily physical activities and obesity parameters in young or middle-aged male leaders living in countryside

VernacularTitle:县乡中青年男性干部日常计步运动量与体重超标的关系
Author: Jingfa TIAN ; Xiaomin WANG ; Jian LIU ; Ping ZHOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Overweight; Obesity; Walking
From: Chinese Journal of Health Management 2010;04(3):153-156
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the relationship between pedometer-based daily physical activity and obesity measurements in adult male leaders living in countryside.Methods A total of 136 men who received routine health screening were measured for body weight,body mass index (BMI),waist circumstance,and total body fat.Daily walking activities were determined by pedometer for 7 days.Results Ⅰ to Ⅱ grade walking activities was found in 58% participants.Daily physical activities were negatively correlated with body weight,waist circumference,BMI and total body fat.Body weight,waist circumference,BMI and total body fat were almost normal when walking activities increased to Ⅲ grade.Only 7% of the subjects participated in exercises.Conclusion Pedometer-based daily physical activities may be significantly correlated with obesity arameters.Increased walking activities will help to loss weight.