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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Most adults engage in walking for leisure, but many fail to meet recommended physical activity guidelines.
  • International guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly, in 10-minute bouts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update knowledge on walking cadence for moderate intensity in adults and older adults.
  • To identify factors influencing moderate-intensity walking.
  • To evaluate measurement methods for walking cadence intensity.
  • To report interventions using prescribed walking cadence to enhance physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of articles from SportDISCUS, Scopus, and PubMed databases.
  • Inclusion of 31 English-language articles from an initial search of 3,917.
  • Focus on interventions prescribing walking cadence.

Main Results:

  • A general recommendation of 100 steps/minute for adults to achieve moderate intensity.
  • Potential need for higher cadences in older adults.
  • Limited exploration of walking cadence prescription as an intervention for physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Prescribing walking cadence shows promise as a practical strategy to boost physical activity.
  • Further evidence is required to validate its effectiveness in achieving moderate-intensity activity levels.