Open AccessPhysical Activity Self-Monitoring and Weight Loss
Author(s) -
Molly B. Conroy,
Kyeongra Yang,
Okan U. Elci,
Kelley Pettee Gabriel,
Mindi A. Styn,
Jing Wang,
Andrea M. Kriska,
Susan M. Sereika,
Lora E. Burke
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0b013e31820b9395
Subject(s) - self monitoring , overweight , medicine , weight loss , body mass index , physical activity , randomized controlled trial , activity monitor , weight change , body weight , physical therapy , obesity , psychology , social psychology
Weight loss has been associated with higher physical activity (PA) levels and frequent dietary self-monitoring. Less is known about how PA self-monitoring affects adherence to PA goals, PA levels, and weight change.