'Pedometers cost buttons': the feasibility of implementing a pedometer based walking programme within the community
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies have suggested that walking interventions may be effective (at least in the short term) at increasing physical activity amongst those people who are the most inactive. This is a leading objective of contemporary public...
Main Authors: | Fitzsimons Claire, McAdam Chloe, Baker Graham, Fenwick Elisabeth, Shaw Rebecca, Mutrie Nanette |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/200 |
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