In the authors' words
“Longer walk times were significantly associated with higher body mass index (P<0001), average waist circumference (P<0001), and lower levels of physical activity (P<002).”
What was measured
- Fitness Direction not stated
About the study
- Type
- Cross-sectional study
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, cardiovascular disease
- How many
- 492
- Exercise
- Walking, General physical activity
- Cited
- 16 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 17617776
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