Table 4.
Bivariate correlations between physical activity level in different domains and functional fitness
Back scratch | Chair sit and reach | 8-foot up and go | Chair stand up for 30 seconds | Arm curl | 2-minute step test | |
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Total work-related (MET) | 0.028 | −0.041 | −0.019 | 0.016 | 0.079* | 0.039 |
Total transportation (MET) | 0.113* | −0.002 | −0.053 | 0.085* | 0.108* | 0.009 |
Total housework (MET) | 0.041 | 0.038 | −0.134* | 0.106* | 0.125* | −0.026 |
Total leisure-time (MET) | 0.020 | −0.019 | −0.100* | 0.125* | 0.192* | 0.021 |
Total walking (MET) | 0.097* | −0.006 | −0.093* | 0.109* | 0.177* | 0.038 |
Total moderate (MET) | 0.060 | 0.010 | −0.139* | 0.140* | 0.188* | −0.003 |
Total vigorous (MET) | 0.002 | −0.064* | −0.003 | 0.033 | 0.094* | 0.013 |
Total physical activity (MET) | 0.098* | −0.008 | −0.123* | 0.145* | 0.235* | 0.016 |
Note:
P < 0.05.
Abbreviation: MET, Metabolic Equivalent of Task.