Table 1 Criteria used to define leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) levels included in the GPAQ data analysis protocol
LTPA level | Inclusion criteria | |
|---|---|---|
1 | High | • ≥3 days of leisure-time vigorous activity in a typical week amounting to at least 1500 MET-minutes per week of LTPA or |
• ≥7 days of leisure-time moderate and vigorous activity in a typical week amounting to at least 3000 MET-minutes per week of LTPA. | ||
2 | Moderate | Not meeting the criteria for a “high” level of LTPA but fulfilling some of the following three criteria: |
• ≥3 days of leisure-time vigorous activity in a typical week of at least 20 min duration per day or | ||
• ≥5 days of leisure-time vigorous and moderate activity in a typical week, of at least 30 min duration per day or | ||
• ≥5 days of leisure-time moderate and vigorous activity in a typical week amounting to at least 600 MET- minutes per week of LTPA. | ||
3 | Low | Not meeting the criteria for a “high” or “moderate” LTPA level |