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. 2023 Dec 1;102(48):e36386. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000036386

Table 2.

Timeframes and information about several forms of physical activity over a normal week.

Question N (%) Mean (SD)
Does your work involve a vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate like [carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging, or construction work] for at least 10 min continuously?
Yes 63 (30.6)
No 143 (69.4)
How much time do you spend doing vigorous-intensity activity at work on a typical day? 1.5 (0.91)
Does your work involve moderate-intensity activity that causes small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking [or carrying light loads] for at least 10 min continuously?
Yes 103 (50)
No 103 (50)
How much time do you spend doing moderate-intensity activities at work on a typical day? 0.98 (0.59)
Do you walk or use a bicycle (pedal cycle) for at least 10 min continuously to get to and from places?
Yes 114 (55.3)
No 92 (44.7)
Do you do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational (leisure) activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like [running or football,] for at least 10 min continuously?
Yes 125 (60.7)
No 81 (39.3)
How much time do you spend doing vigorous-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational activities on a typical day? 1.36 (0.65)
Do you do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational (leisure) activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, (cycling, swimming, volleyball) for at least 10 min continuously?
Yes 108 (52.4)
No 98 (47.6)
How much time do you spend doing moderate-intensity sports, fitness, or recreational (leisure) activities on an atypical day? 1.03 (0.63)
How much time do you usually spend sitting on a typical day? 5.37 (3.05)