Short commentary
Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat
Abstract
Obesity and overweight are a major risk factor of hypertension and leads to cardiovascular disease. Increased physical activity has been recommended for the prevention of these diseases. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of accumulating 10,000 steps per day on physical and mental health conditions. Thirty participants with overweight (defined as body mass index: BMI ???25 kg/m2), both male and female within the age range of 35???59 years were recruited. These participants were recommended to accumulate at least 10,000 steps per day. Measurement of anthropometry, resting blood pressure, blood glucose and the Profile Of Mood States Scales (POMS) questionnaire were taken pre- and post-walking program for 12 weeks.