Table 1.
Baseline characteristics regarding physical activity, body weight, and sitting time
| Variable | Intervention (n = 47) | Control (n = 54) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (female/male (percent female)) | 27/20 (57 %) | 31/23 (57 %) |
| Steps per day, pedometry | 5390 (2791) | 4980 (2763) |
| Body weight (kg) | 88 (14.2) | 88.3 (11.1) |
| Physical activity diary | ||
| Sessions/week of at least moderate intensitya | 2 (1–5) | 2 (1–5) |
| Minutes/week of at least moderate intensitya | 120 (0–220) | 130 (40–215) |
| Questionnaire | ||
| Sitting time (hours/day) | 5 (3–7) | 5 (4–7) |
| Leisure time physical activity | ||
| Sedentary leisure time | 13 % | 11 % |
| Light activities ≥2 h/week | 64 % | 59 % |
| Regular moderate PA 1 to 2 · ≥30 min/week | 15 % | 20 % |
| Regular exercise ≥3 · ≥30 min/week | 4 % | 9 % |
| Follow-up data unavailable (n) | 2 | 0 |