To Investigate Methods of Measuring Personal Intensity and Activity Levels

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Laboratory Report

Assessing Physical Activity Levels

Elliott Sist

Aim

To investigate methods of measuring personal intensity and activity levels

Introduction

National Physical Activity Guidelines (NPAG) for Adults (18-64 years of age)

Doing any physical activity is better than doing none

Be active at least four days per week

Accumulate 2.5 - 5 hours of moderate intensity and 1.25 - 2.5 hours of vigorous intensity each week

Do muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days per week

Four domains of activity

Household and gardening

Leisure

Occupational

Active transportation

Four dimensions of physical activity

Frequency

Intensity

Duration

Type

Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for young people

Limit use of electronic media for entertainment to no more than 2 hours per day

- lower levels are associated with reduced health risks

Break up periods of sitting as often as possible

Method

Measuring Intensity

Run poplar 2x

Record heart rate

Measuring Activity Levels

Estimate number of steps taken

Wearing a pedometer walk briskly for 30 minutes

Record actual number of steps taken

Results

Measuring Intensity

Measuring Activity Levels

Discussion

1) Intensity - The two laps of the poplar appear to be of a vigorous intensity as shown by the data provided. A vigorous intensity level is defined by ones heart rate being 70-85% of the persons maximum heart rate. In my case, I had a finishing heart rate of 198 bpm or, using the maximum