Calibration of the Computer Science and Applications, Inc. accelerometer

• Published in: Medicine and science in sports and exercise Vol. 30; no. 5; p. 777
• Main Authors: Freedson, P S, Melanson, E, Sirard, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1998
• Subjects: Adult; Calibration; Energy Metabolism; Exercise Test - standards; Female; Humans; Male; Physical Fitness; Reference Values

We established accelerometer count ranges for the Computer Science and Applications, Inc. (CSA) activity monitor corresponding to commonly employed MET categories. Data were obtained from 50 adults (25 males, 25 females) during treadmill exercise at three different speeds (4.8, 6.4, and 9.7 km x h(-...