Step Counter Use and Sedentary Time in Adults

Qiu, Shanhu; Cai, Xue; Ju, Changping; Sun, Zilin; Yin, Huaizhi; Zügel, Martina; Otto, Stephanie; Steinacker, Jürgen M.; Schümann, Uwe

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“…However, none of the included studies assessed such change. In addition to that, sedentary behaviour change might be another possible explanation for our findings, because pedometer use results in significantly reduced sedentary time , which is shown to be associated with decreased BMI . However, only two of the included studies recorded sedentary behaviour change using accelerometers, and both failed to investigate this relationship .…”

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Pedometer intervention and weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes: a meta‐analysis

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AimAlthough pedometer intervention is effective in increasing physical activity among adults with Type 2 diabetes, its impact on weight loss remains unclear. This meta‐analysis was aimed to assess whether pedometer intervention promotes weight loss.MethodsThree different databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English up to April 2015. Studies were included if they investigated the effects of pedometer intervention on weight loss, as measured by BMI or weight. Effect sizes were aggregated using a random‐effects model. Subgroup and meta‐regression analyses were used to identify potential moderators. Eleven RCTs with 1258 participants were included. All enrolled participants were overweight or obese.ResultsPedometer intervention led to significantly decreased BMI [weighted mean difference (WMD) −0.15 kg/m2, 95% confidence interval (CI) −0.29 to −0.02 kg/m2] and reduced weight (WMD −0.65 kg, 95% CI −1.12 to −0.17 kg). Dietary counselling seemed to be a key predictor of the observed changes. However, none of the following variables had a significant influence: step goal setting, baseline age, BMI, weight, sex distribution, disease duration, intervention duration, and baseline values or change scores for total or moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity. After completion of the pedometer intervention, non‐significant declines in BMI and weight were observed during the follow‐up periods.ConclusionsPedometer intervention promotes modest weight loss, but its association with physical activity requires further clarification. Future studies are also required to document dietary and sedentary behaviour changes to facilitate the use of pedometers for weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes.

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Pedometer intervention and weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes: a meta‐analysis

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“…The present study incorporated the use of pedometers and a step challenge to encourage an increase in workplace steps, which is an effective strategy for reducing sedentary behaviour (32,33). Despite the relatively low cost of pedometers, self-monitoring is an important technique for behaviour change (31) increase in total daily steps, respectively, in addition to reduced daily sitting time (58), in response to interventions that focused on increasing physical activity levels.…”

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“…These strategies have been used effectively to reduce sedentary time in working adults (33,34). Each participant entered their daily steps onto a virtual leaderboard and spot prizes (shopping gift vouchers) were provided to increase motivation (35).…”

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Efficacy of a Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Workplace Sitting Time in Office Workers

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Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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“…Although MVPA interventions are not generally considered beneficial for reducing ST, a recent meta-analysis reported a moderate effect size for pedometer based MVPA interventions to inadvertently reduce objectively measured daily ST independent of changes in MVPA and steps [ 6 ]. Primary limitations of the meta-analysis included no assessment of PSB and short investigation periods.…”

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The influence of a consumer-wearable activity tracker on sedentary time and prolonged sedentary bouts: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

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ObjectiveA recent meta-analysis surmised pedometers were a useful panacea to independently reduce sedentary time (ST). To further test and expand on this deduction, we analyzed the ability of a consumer-wearable activity tracker to reduce ST and prolonged sedentary bouts (PSB). We originally conducted a 12-month randomized control trial where 800 employees from 13 organizations were assigned to control, activity tracker, or one of two activity tracker plus incentive groups designed to increase step count. The primary outcome was accelerometer measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.ResultsWe conducted a secondary analysis on accelerometer measured daily ST and PSB bouts. A general linear mixed model was used to examine changes in ST and prolonged sedentary bouts, followed by between-group pairwise comparisons. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the association of changes in step counts with ST and PSB. The changes in ST and PSB were not statistically significant and not different between the groups (P < 0.05). Increases in step counts were concomitantly associated with decreases in ST and PSB, regardless of intervention (P < 0.05). Caution should be taken when considering consumer-wearable activity trackers as a means to reduce sedentary behavior.Trial registration NCT01855776 Registered: August 8, 2012Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-018-3306-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Step Counter Use and Sedentary Time in Adults

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Cited by 35 publications

References 47 publications

Pedometer intervention and weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes: a meta‐analysis

Pedometer intervention and weight loss in overweight and obese adults with Type 2 diabetes: a meta‐analysis

Efficacy of a Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Workplace Sitting Time in Office Workers

The influence of a consumer-wearable activity tracker on sedentary time and prolonged sedentary bouts: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

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