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This meta-analyse of 9 studies has evaluated the effectiveness of various programs targeting the improvement of aerobic fitness in obese children. Read more here.
Conclusion: accelerometers provides the best assessment of activity while inexpensive pedometers are suitable for large population studies. Read more here
This study shows that session-RPE can be considered as a valid method to assess internal training load in Taekwondo athletes. Read more here.
This review of 25 papers investigates the validity, reliability and feasibility of pedometers for children. Conclusion: Pedometers can be effectively utilized as a valid determinant of physical activity levels among children and adolescents. Read more here.
The sRPE remains a valid method to quantify training loads in high intensity, intermittent team sport. Read more here.
The results of this study suggest that the session-RPE method may provide a practical, noninvasive method for quantifying internal training loads in competitive swimmers. Read more here.
This New Zealand study demonstrates that there is no need to purchase expensive accelerometers to monitor physical activity in the less active children as total accelerometer counts and pedometer steps are correlated. One minute of moderate to vigorous physical activity is equivalent to 45 steps. Read more here.
This study suggests that 12,000 steps per day can be used as a target to determine if children and youth age are meeting the target of 60 min of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. Read more here.
Self-motivation significantly influence exercise adherence. Setting goals and ensuring exercise program is enjoyed by students is extremely important. These Exercise Adherence Tips should help.