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Seasonal Variation in Adult Leisure-Time Physical Activity

James M. Pivarnik, Mathew J. Reeves, Ann P. Rafferty

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2003 · 193 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Weekly leisure-time energy expenditure averaged approximately 15-20% higher during spring and summer. Much of this difference was due to active respondents participating in a second activity during these seasons.

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