physical fitness

Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy in middle-aged and older people

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/08/2006 - 22:25
Abstract - Effect of joint flexibility on walking economy etc - Web page
The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effect of joint flexibility on walking economy.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
physical fitness
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Distance of walking in childhood and femoral bone density etc

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 26/07/2006 - 04:46
Abstract - Distance of walking in childhood etc - Web page
Premenopausal women were asked how many kilometers per day they had walked to school and back, in each grade of primary school. Walking distance was not associated with spinal bone density.
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Safety
Health
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health
physical fitness
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--3.24 Women's health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Michigan County uses internet to encourage fitness

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:59
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The article relates the use of the Internet by the Marquette County Health Department in Michigan to encourage physical fitness among residents in the area
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News items
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
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physical fitness
internet

Environmental perceptions and walking in English adults

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 20:28
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A paper examining the relationship between adults' perceptions of the social and physical environment and their self-reported walking behaviour.
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UK
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Design and planning
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physical fitness
surveys
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

Older residents meet city's challenge in walking shoes (New York)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 03:10
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An article on a New York City Government programme to promote healthy habits and physical activity among older people
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News items
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North America
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health promotion
physical fitness

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