title: Effects of a year-long pedometer-based walking program on cardiovascular disease risk factors in active older people.
abstract: We assessed the relationship between the number of daily steps and changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in a year-long pedometer-based walking program for physically active older people. A total of 36 physically active older people (68.3 ± 5.8 years) completed this 59-week program. The CVD risk parameters were measured at baseline and at weeks 21 and 59. The mean number of steps increased by week 21 and was maintained at week 59 (approximately 10 000 steps, increase in 1500 steps from the baseline; P < .05). Following a significant reduction in body mass index at week 21, systolic blood pressure levels were significantly reduced, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels were significantly increased at week 59 (P < .05). In summary, even active older people can achieve further protection against CVD risks by minor, but sustained, physical activity using pedometers for a period of more than 1 year.
authors.affiliation: Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan ryoplusm@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ryo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Miyazaki
authors.affiliation: National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Kazuhiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kotani
authors.affiliation: National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Kokoro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsuzaki
authors.affiliation: National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Naoki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sakane
authors.affiliation: Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshikazu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yonei
authors.affiliation: Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Kojiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ishii
mesh_terms: D056044:Actigraphy; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D016138:Walking
chemical_list: D008076:Cholesterol, HDL
keywords: blood pressure; elderly; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; step count; walking