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Pedometer Measures of Free-Living Physical Activity: Comparison of 13 Models

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2004 · Vol. 36(2) · pp. 331–335
Patrick SchneiderScott E. CrouterDavid R. Bassett

Abstract

The KZ, YX200, NL, and YX701 appear to be suitable for most research purposes. Given the potential for pedometers in physical activity research, it is necessary that there be consistency across studies in the measurement of "steps per day."

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Activities of Daily LivingAdultFemaleHumansMaleMotor ActivitySensitivity and SpecificityReproducibility of ResultsWalkingErgometry
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