Obtaining an accurate measure of physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) can be difficult, so the simple measurement of steps per day has become widely promoted and accepted in the general population. However, the relationship between PAEE and steps per day has not been evaluated in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Department of Exercise Physiology,School of Health and Sports Science, Juntendo University, 1-1Hiragagakuendai, Inba, Chiba 060-0811, Japan. ayabemakoto@mac.com
