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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2011 Nov;35(6):777-84.
doi: 10.5993/ajhb.35.6.13.

Pedometer use in university freshmen: a randomized controlled pilot study

James D LeCheminant  1 , John D Smith, N Kay Covington, Tracie Hardin-Renschen, Tim Heden
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Pedometer use in university freshmen: a randomized controlled pilot study

James D LeCheminant et al. Am J Health Behav. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Objectives: To describe activity patterns associated with a pedometer intervention in university freshmen and compare the intervention participants to controls for several health outcomes.

Methods: Forty-six university freshmen were randomized to a group that wore a pedometer across the academic year with a goal of 10,000 steps/day or to a control group.

Results: Pedometer counts were highest initially but decreased over the academic year. December presented the fewest counts. There was little difference between groups in fitness or body composition.

Conclusions: Consideration of high-risk months and recommended steps/day may be important to effectively use pedometers to influence some health outcomes in university freshmen.

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