Leisure-time Walking and compliance with ACSM/AHA aerobic-related physical activity recommendations:1999-2004 NHANES

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 393-402

  Fitzhugh, Eugene C ^a   Thompson, Dixie L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

Author keywords

Adults; Assessment; Physical activity duration; Physical activity frequency

Indexed keywords

EID: 67650832356     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.6.4.393     Document Type: Article

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