Lifesource XL-18 pedometer for measuring steps under controlled and free-living conditions |
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| Authors: | Sam Liu Dina Brooks Scott Thomas Gunther Eysenbach Robert Peter Nolan |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;2. Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;3. Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;4. Center for Global eHealth Innovation, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | The primary aim was to examine the criterion and construct validity and test–retest reliability of the Lifesource XL-18 pedometer (A&D Medical, Toronto, ON, Canada) for measuring steps under controlled and free-living activities. The influence of body mass index, waist size and walking speed on the criterion validity of XL-18 was also explored. Forty adults (35–74 years) performed a 6-min walk test in the controlled condition, and the criterion validity of XL-18 was assessed by comparing it to steps counted manually. Thirty-five adults participated in the free-living condition and the construct validity of XL-18 was assessed by comparing it to Yamax SW-200 (YAMAX Health & Sports, Inc., San Antonio, TX, USA). During the controlled condition, XL-18 did not significantly differ from criterion (P > 0.05) and no systematic error was found using Bland–Altman analysis. The accuracy of XL-18 decreased with slower walking speed (P = 0.001). During the free-living condition, Bland–Altman analysis revealed that XL-18 overestimated daily steps by 327 ± 118 than Yamax (P = 0.004). However, the absolute percent error (APE) (6.5 ± 0.58%) was still within an acceptable range. XL-18 did not differ statistically between pant pockets. XL-18 is suitable for measuring steps in controlled and free-living conditions. However, caution may be required when interpreting the steps recorded under slower speeds and free-living conditions. |
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| Keywords: | activity monitor step counter pedometer accuracy physical activity |
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