Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers
Older types of pedometers had varied levels of accuracy, which ranged from 0% to 45%. In addition, to obtain accurate results, it was also necessary to position them in a certain way. By contrast, newer models can be placed anywhere on the body; however, their accuracy is unknown when they are place...
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| author | Wonil Park Victor J. Lee Byungmo Ku Hirofumi Tanaka |
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| description | Older types of pedometers had varied levels of accuracy, which ranged from 0% to 45%. In addition, to obtain accurate results, it was also necessary to position them in a certain way. By contrast, newer models can be placed anywhere on the body; however, their accuracy is unknown when they are placed at different body sites. We determined the accuracy of various newer pedometers under controlled laboratory and free walking conditions. A total of 40 participants, who varied widely in age and body mass index, were recruited for the study. The numbers of steps recorded using five different pedometers placed at the waist, the chest, in a pocket, and on an armband were compared against those counted with a hand tally counter. With the exception of one, all the pedometers were accurate at moderate walking speeds, irrespective of their placement on the body. However, the accuracy tended to decrease at slower and faster walking speeds, especially when the pedometers were worn in the pockets or kept in the purse (p < 0.05). In conclusion, most pedometers examined were accurate when they were placed at the waist, chest, and armband irrespective of the walking speed or terrain. However, some pedometers had reduced accuracy when they were kept in a pocket or placed in a purse, especially at a slower and faster walking speeds. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e53401ce3ff453f8657b5aaf7b3c8612022-12-21T18:54:57ZengElsevierJournal of Exercise Science & Fitness1728-869X2014-06-01121313710.1016/j.jesf.2014.01.003Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometersWonil ParkVictor J. LeeByungmo KuHirofumi TanakaOlder types of pedometers had varied levels of accuracy, which ranged from 0% to 45%. In addition, to obtain accurate results, it was also necessary to position them in a certain way. By contrast, newer models can be placed anywhere on the body; however, their accuracy is unknown when they are placed at different body sites. We determined the accuracy of various newer pedometers under controlled laboratory and free walking conditions. A total of 40 participants, who varied widely in age and body mass index, were recruited for the study. The numbers of steps recorded using five different pedometers placed at the waist, the chest, in a pocket, and on an armband were compared against those counted with a hand tally counter. With the exception of one, all the pedometers were accurate at moderate walking speeds, irrespective of their placement on the body. However, the accuracy tended to decrease at slower and faster walking speeds, especially when the pedometers were worn in the pockets or kept in the purse (p < 0.05). In conclusion, most pedometers examined were accurate when they were placed at the waist, chest, and armband irrespective of the walking speed or terrain. However, some pedometers had reduced accuracy when they were kept in a pocket or placed in a purse, especially at a slower and faster walking speeds.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X14000057Aerobic exerciseEnergy expenditurePhysical activityWalking steps |
| spellingShingle | Wonil Park Victor J. Lee Byungmo Ku Hirofumi Tanaka Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness Aerobic exercise Energy expenditure Physical activity Walking steps |
| title | Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| title_full | Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| title_fullStr | Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| title_short | Effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| title_sort | effect of walking speed and placement position interactions in determining the accuracy of various newer pedometers |
| topic | Aerobic exercise Energy expenditure Physical activity Walking steps |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X14000057 |
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