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Daily Step Counts And Selected Biological And Psychological Variables In 16-18-Year-Old Girls, Adam Kantanista, Pawel Lisowski, Agata Glapa
Daily Step Counts And Selected Biological And Psychological Variables In 16-18-Year-Old Girls, Adam Kantanista, Pawel Lisowski, Agata Glapa
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the number of steps a day and biological (body fat, lean body mass, BMI and estimated VO2 max) and psychological (self-efficacy, enjoyment of PA and self-perception of body image) factors in 16-18-year-old girls. Material/Methods: The study included data from 60 girls, aged 16-18. Voluntary participants were selected from a public high school in Poland. Number of steps was measured with a pedometer Yamax Digi-Walker, model SW 701, during 7 days. Girls were classified into three groups: low active, slightly active and active (5,000-7,499; 7,500-9,999; ≥ 10,000 steps/day, respectively). …