Position statement on physical activity and exercise intensity terminology

Abstract The terminology used for monitoring and promoting physical activity and exercise among health and fitness professionals varies considerably. There is a large array of descriptor terms reported in the literature and used in day-to-day practice and this inconsistency can be confusing for clie...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2010-09, Vol.13 (5), p.496-502
Main Authors: Norton, Kevin, Norton, Lynda, Sadgrove, Daryl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data collection
Energy expenditure
Energy Metabolism - physiology
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Exercise intensity
Exercise prescription
Humans
Light
Metabolic Equivalent - physiology
METs
Motor Activity - physiology
Physical activity patterns
Physical fitness
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine - standards
Studies
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:Abstract The terminology used for monitoring and promoting physical activity and exercise among health and fitness professionals varies considerably. There is a large array of descriptor terms reported in the literature and used in day-to-day practice and this inconsistency can be confusing for clients and practitioners alike. The variation in terminology also makes it difficult to track changes in activity patterns over time and across studies. There are also a range of objective and relative intensity cut-offs used to describe the same intensity descriptors. This position statement addresses the question of standardisation of physical activity and exercise intensity terminology and makes recommendations that should assist those undertaking research and prescribing physical activity/exercise as well as those clients who are receiving professional guidance.
ISSN:1440-2440
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DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2009.09.008