Journal of physical activity & health
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J Phys Act Health
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Summer to winter variability in the step counts of normal weight and overweight adults living in the UK.
This study investigated whether pedometer-determined activity varies between summer and winter in normal-weight and overweight adults. ⋯ Both normal-weight and overweight individuals experienced a reduction in step counts between summer and winter; however, normal-weight individuals appear more susceptible to winter decreases in ambulatory activity, with the greatest seasonal change occurring on Sundays. Effective physical activity policies should be seasonally tailored to provide opportunities to encourage individuals to be more active during the winter, particularly on weekends.