The Time Spent in Moderate Intensity Physical Activity and the Number of Steps in Physically Active Elderly Women

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  • Ayabe Makoto
    Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Science, Fukuoka University Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Juntendo University
  • Mija Yim
    Division of Exercise, Sport & Leisure Science, Ewha Woman's University
  • Kiyonaga Akira
    Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Science, Fukuoka University
  • Shindo Munehiro
    Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Science, Fukuoka University
  • Tanaka Hiroaki
    Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Science, Fukuoka University

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Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship between physical activity patterns, age and Body Mass Index (BMI) in physically active elderly women. In ninety-four elderly Korean women, the number of steps taken per day and the time spent engaged in physical activity of light-, moderate- and vigorous-intensity were determined. The number of steps did not significantly differ according to age or BMI. However, time spent in moderate-intensity physical activity significantly decreased as BMI increased (P=0.049 F=3.120) and age increased (P=0.002, F=5.035). Thus, active elderly individuals should be encouraged to spend time doing moderate-intensity physical activity rather than worry about the number of steps taken each day in order to prevent obesity and an age-related decline in regular physical activity.

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