In the authors' words
“There was a significant difference in the number of steps with the 10,000 steps group versus 30 minutes group at 12 weeks (p = 0.045).”
What was measured
- Sticking with it Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight No difference found
- Blood pressure No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Midlife women, overweight or obesity, sedentary at entry
- How many
- 30
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- Walking, General physical activity
- Cited
- 24 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 21453540
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