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Observational studyBMC public health2025

Individualized walking cadence thresholds of moderate to vigorous intensity for Taiwanese obese young adults.

Tsung-Lin Chiang, Yu-Chin Lin, Chu Chen, Shih-Hsuan Chan, Yu-Yang Ye, Chih-Hsiang Hsu, Po-Wen Su, Huey-June Wu

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Observational study in BMC public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06883253 (Establishing Individualized Step Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity in Taiwanese Obese Young Adults), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Establishing Individualized Step Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity in Taiwanese Obese Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

TypeobservationalSponsorChinese Culture UniversityRan2017 to 2018Enrolled48ConditionsObesity, Body Composition, Cadence, Physical Activity IntensityArmstreadmill walking
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Tsung-Lin Chiang *Graduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Yu-Chin Lin *Graduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Chu ChenDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, 162 Section 1, Heping E. Rd.,, Taipei, 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Shih-Hsuan ChanGraduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Yu-Yang YeGraduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Chih-Hsiang HsuPhysical Education Office, National Taipei University of Technology, No.1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da-an District, Taipei City, 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Po-Wen SuInterdisciplinary Baccalaureate Degree Program, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
Huey-June WuGraduate Institute of Sport Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University, 55 Hwa-Kang Rd., Yang-Ming-Shan, Taipei, 11114, Taiwan (R.O.C.). wuhc0123@gmail.com.

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan 105-2815-C-034-028-H
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGiven the altered gait patterns and metabolic demands in obese individuals, population-specific cadence thresholds (steps per minute) are essential for accurate intensity classification and effective exercise prescription. This study examined the relationship between body composition and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) cadence in obese individuals and establish cadence thresholds for moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA) (3 metabolic equivalents [METs]), MPA

methodsA total of 48 obese young adults participated in this study. The VO

resultsBody fat significantly related to 3 METs cadence in male (R² = 0.156, p < .05). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) models demonstrated a good discrimination (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.85-0.88 in males, 0.82-0.89 in females). The optimal cadence thresholds for males were 114 steps/min for MPA (positive predictive value [PPV]: 96.97%, negative predictive value [NPV]: 47.30%), 119 steps/min for MPA

conclusionThe effect of body fat percentage on gait adjustment mechanisms during MPA are different between genders in Taiwanese young adults. A practical cadence target range is 119-124 steps/min for males and 125-131 steps/min for females, based on the 4.8- to 6-METs thresholds; cadences within these ranges increase the likelihood of exceeding 3 METs.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT06883253 (Retrospectively registered on March 19, 2025, for a study conducted between November 15, 2017, and November 8, 2018).

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ObesityWalkingAdultBody CompositionFemaleHumansMaleOxygen ConsumptionROC CurveTaiwanYoung AdultMetabolic equivalentObeseOxygen consumptionStep rate thresholdsSteps per minute

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