Abstract

The RT3 accelerometer is a good measure of physical activity for boys and men. However, moderate and vigorous intensity count thresholds differ for boys and men when the predominant activities are walking and running. RT3 counts are significantly higher than Tritrac counts for a number of activities. These findings have implications when comparing activity counts between studies using the different instruments.

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TreadmillPhysical activityMedicinePhysical therapyMetabolic equivalentAccelerometerDemographyPhysics

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Year
2004
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article
Volume
36
Issue
3
Pages
518-524
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333
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Alex V. Rowlands, PHILIP W. M. THOMAS, Roger Eston et al. (2004). Validation of the RT3 Triaxial Accelerometer for the Assessment of Physical Activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 36 (3) , 518-524. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000117158.14542.e7

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10.1249/01.mss.0000117158.14542.e7