Research Article

Accuracy of Intensity and Inclinometer Output of Three Activity Monitors for Identification of Sedentary Behavior and Light-Intensity Activity

Table 2

Thresholds for intensity and anatomical positions for each physical activity monitor.

SedentaryLight intensityModerate intensity

StepWatch0 steps/min1–45 steps/min46+ steps/min
GT1M1000–99 counts/min100–2220 counts/min2221+ counts/min
GT1M1500–149 counts/min150–2220 counts/min2221+ counts/min
GT3X+1000–99 counts/min100–2689 counts/min2690+ counts/min
GT3X+1500–149 counts/min150–2689 counts/min2690+ counts/min
GT3X+InclCoded 1 = standing stillCoded 1 = walking
Coded 2 = lying downCoded 3 = sitting pedaling
Coded 3 = sitting TV/computerCoded 0 = Non-wear
Coded 0 = Non-wear