Table 1 Baseline characteristics regarding physical activity, body weight, and sitting time

Sex (female/male (percent female))

27/20 (57 %)

31/23 (57 %)

Steps per day, pedometry

5390 (2791)

4980 (2763)

Body weight (kg)

88 (14.2)

88.3 (11.1)

Physical activity diary

Sessions/week of at least moderate intensity^a

2 (1–5)

2 (1–5)

Minutes/week of at least moderate intensity^a

120 (0–220)

130 (40–215)

Questionnaire

Sitting time (hours/day)

5 (3–7)

5 (4–7)

Leisure time physical activity

Sedentary leisure time

13 %

11 %

Light activities ≥2 h/week

64 %

59 %

Regular moderate PA 1 to 2 · ≥30 min/week

15 %

20 %

Regular exercise ≥3 · ≥30 min/week

4 %

9 %

Follow-up data unavailable (n)

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