Effects of a 10,000 Steps per Day Goal in Overweight Adults

Purpose. This study was designed (1) to examine the effects of a 10,000 steps·d−1 exercise prescription on sedentary, overweight/obese adults, and (2) to examine the effects of adherence on body composition and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods. Fifty-six overweight/obese adults participated in t...

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Published in:American journal of health promotion 2006-11, Vol.21 (2), p.85-89
Main Authors: Schneider, Patrick L., Bassett, David R., Thompson, Dixie L., Pronk, Nicolaas P., Bielak, Kenneth M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adherence
Blood Pressure
Body Composition
Body weight
Cardiovascular diseases
Exercise
Exercise Therapy - methods
Health technology assessment
Humans
Lipids - blood
Middle Aged
Obese people
Overweight - physiology
Walking
Walking - physiology
Weight Loss - physiology
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Summary:Purpose. This study was designed (1) to examine the effects of a 10,000 steps·d−1 exercise prescription on sedentary, overweight/obese adults, and (2) to examine the effects of adherence on body composition and cardiovascular risk factors. Methods. Fifty-six overweight/obese adults participated in the study. Body composition and cardiovascular risk factors were determined at baseline, 20 weeks, and 36 weeks. Adherence was defined as averaging ≥ 9500 steps·d−1 from week 4 to week 36. Results. 38 participants (68%) wore pedometers daily for 36 weeks and were available for posttesting. Significant improvements were noted in mean values for walking volume (3994 steps·d−1), body weight (–2.4 kg), body mass index (–0.8 kg·m−2), percentage body fat (–1.9%), fat mass (–2.7 kg), waist circumference (–1.8 cm), hip circumference (–1.9 cm) and high-density lipoprotein (3 mg/dl). The adherers had large improvements in body composition measures, whereas the nonadherers showed little or no change in these variables. Discussion. A 10,000 steps·d−1 exercise prescription resulted in weight loss over 36 weeks in previously sedentary, overweight/obese adults. Adherence to the step goal had a marked effect on the outcome.
ISSN:0890-1171
2168-6602
DOI:10.4278/0890-1171-21.2.85