Published in CMAJ on November 28, 2000
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Perceived environment and physical activity: a meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2005) 3.30
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Gender differences in perceived environmental correlates of physical activity. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2005) 1.41
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Inadequate physical activity and health care expenditures in the United States. Prog Cardiovasc Dis (2014) 1.21
ParticipACTION: awareness of the participACTION campaign among Canadian adults--examining the knowledge gap hypothesis and a hierarchy-of-effects model. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2009) 1.01
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The economic benefits of reducing physical inactivity: an Australian example. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2011) 0.97
A multi-level examination of school programs, policies and resources associated with physical activity among elementary school youth in the PLAY-ON study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2010) 0.97
Physical activity behavior change in middle-aged and older women: the role of barriers and of environmental characteristics. J Behav Med (2007) 0.95
Physiotherapists' perceptions of their role in the rehabilitation management of individuals with obesity. Physiother Can (2012) 0.92
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Health Impact Assessment, Physical Activity and Federal Lands Trail Policy. Health Behav Policy Rev (2014) 0.87
The effect of mere-measurement of cognitions on physical activity behavior: a randomized controlled trial among overweight and obese individuals. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act (2011) 0.87
Depression and use of a health plan-sponsored physical activity program by older adults. Am J Prev Med (2008) 0.85
A good fit: integrating physical activity counselors into family practice. Can Fam Physician (2006) 0.84
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Cost-effectiveness implications of GP intervention to promote physical activity: evidence from Perth, Australia. Cost Eff Resour Alloc (2010) 0.83
Practice tips. Little pain, much gain. Solution-focused counseling on physical activity. Can Fam Physician (2005) 0.82
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Programme costing of a physical activity programme in primary prevention: should the costs of health asset assessment and participatory programme development count? Adv Prev Med (2012) 0.80
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One-year costs associated with cardiovascular disease in Canada: Insights from the REduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) registry. Can J Cardiol (2010) 0.79
Physical Activity and Obesity in Canadian Women. BMC Womens Health (2004) 0.79
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Fitness-related activities and medical claims related to hospital admissions - South Africa, 2006. Prev Chronic Dis (2009) 0.78
Cancer incidence attributable to inadequate physical activity in Alberta in 2012. CMAJ Open (2017) 0.78
Population attributable fraction of type 2 diabetes due to physical inactivity in adults: a systematic review. BMC Public Health (2014) 0.77
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Interaction of lifestyle and work ability index in blue collar workers. Glob J Health Sci (2014) 0.75
The spinal stenosis pedometer and nutrition lifestyle intervention (SSPANLI) randomized controlled trial protocol. BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2013) 0.75
Will increasing fiscal resources promote physical fitness? CMAJ (2000) 0.75
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Relationship between objectively measured intensity of physical activity and self-reported enjoyment of physical activity. Prev Med Rep (2017) 0.75
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Physical activity and risk of developing colorectal cancer among college alumni. J Natl Cancer Inst (1991) 1.76
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The economic costs of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs in Canada, 1992. Addiction (1998) 1.53
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Anthropometric indicators and hip fracture. The NHANES I epidemiologic follow-up study. J Am Geriatr Soc (1989) 1.24
Multiple cardiovascular disease risk factors in Canadian adults. Canadian Heart Health Surveys Research Group. CMAJ (1992) 1.15
Physical activity and cancer: how may protection be maximized? Crit Rev Oncog (1997) 1.15
Impact of worksite health promotion on health care costs and utilization. Evaluation of Johnson & Johnson's Live for Life program. JAMA (1986) 1.14
Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1999) 1.03
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A simple method to assess exercise behavior in the community. Can J Appl Sport Sci (1985) 13.27
Revision of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Can J Sport Sci (1992) 6.79
The maximum oxygen intake. An international reference standard of cardiorespiratory fitness. Bull World Health Organ (1968) 2.87
Effect of alterations in blood volume on cardiac function during maximal exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1997) 2.43
Development of the Canadian Home Fitness Test. Can Med Assoc J (1976) 2.15
The immediate antecedents of myocardial infarction in active men. Can Med Assoc J (1973) 2.02
A current view of Canadian cardiorespiratory fitness. Can Med Assoc J (1974) 1.97
A team approach to sports medicine. JAMA (1971) 1.93
Urban exposure to carbon monoxide. Arch Environ Health (1972) 1.79
Worksite physical activity interventions. Am J Prev Med (1998) 1.78
Reasons for dropout from exercise programs in post-coronary patients. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1981) 1.74
The 2004 Canadian recommendations for the management of hypertension: Part III--Lifestyle modifications to prevent and control hypertension. Can J Cardiol (2004) 1.73
The relationship between physical activity and self-image and problem behaviour among adolescents. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol (2002) 1.70
Physical training for the elderly. Clin Sports Med (1986) 1.64
Tests of maximum oxygen intake. A critical review. Sports Med (1984) 1.59
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Intracellular monocyte and serum cytokine expression is modulated by exhausting exercise and cold exposure. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol (2001) 1.56
Physiological fitness and health adaptations from purposeful training using off-road vehicles. Eur J Appl Physiol (2011) 1.42
Treatment of obesity by exercise in the cold. Can Med Assoc J (1977) 1.41
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A controlled prospective study of the effect of endurance training on the recurrence rate of myocardial infarction. A description of the experimental design. Am J Epidemiol (1975) 1.36
Exercise and hypnotherapy in the rehabilitation of the coronary patient. Arch Phys Med Rehabil (1970) 1.36
Physical activity and injury. A study of sports injuries at the University of Toronto, 1951-1968. J Sports Med Phys Fitness (1972) 1.34
Computer programs for solution of the Astrand nomogram and the calculation of body surface area. J Sports Med Phys Fitness (1970) 1.33
Physiological and psychological effects of training--a comparison of individual and gymnasium programs, with a characterization of the exercise "drop-out". Med Sci Sports (1971) 1.31
Musculoskeletal fitness and health. Can J Appl Physiol (2001) 1.30
Science and medicine of canoeing and kayaking. Sports Med (1987) 1.28
Intensity, duration and frequency of exercise as determinants of the response to a training regime. Int Z Angew Physiol (1968) 1.28
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Relationship of impairment and functional ability to habitual activity and fitness following spinal cord injury. Int J Rehabil Res (1993) 1.19
The relative merits of the step test, bicycle ergometer, and treadmill in the assessment of cardio-respiratory fitness. Int Z Angew Physiol (1966) 1.19
Exercise in coronary heart disease. Sports Med (1986) 1.18
LaTulippe--a case study of a one hundred and sixty kilometre runner. Br J Sports Med (1977) 1.17
On muscle strength and the threshold of anaerobic work. Int Z Angew Physiol (1969) 1.17
Depression after myocardial infarction. Can Med Assoc J (1975) 1.17
Some measurements of fitness in older female employees of a Toronto department store. Can Med Assoc J (1967) 1.16
Exercise elevates plasma levels but not gene expression of IL-1beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha in blood mononuclear cells. J Appl Physiol (1985) (2000) 1.15
The cytokine response to physical activity and training. Sports Med (2001) 1.14
Long-term exercise therapy for chronic obstructive lung disease. Respiration (1978) 1.14
An analysis of "Par-Q" responses in an office population. Can J Public Health (1981) 1.14
The impact of exercise upon medical costs. Sports Med (1985) 1.13
Attitudes towards health and physical activity in the elderly. Effects of a physical training program. Med Sci Sports (1976) 1.12
The effects of continued training on the aging process. Ann N Y Acad Sci (1977) 1.11
Induced hypervolemia, cardiac function, VO2max, and performance of elite cyclists. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1999) 1.11
INfluence of an employee fitness programme upon fitness, productivity and absenteeism. Ergonomics (1981) 1.10
Effect of induced erythrocythemia on aerobic work capacity. J Appl Physiol Respir Environ Exerc Physiol (1980) 1.09
Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during Tai Chi Chuan exercise. Can J Appl Sport Sci (1984) 1.06
Frequency and intensity of exercise training for elderly subjects. Med Sci Sports (1978) 1.06
Effect of Ramadan fasting on fuel oxidation during exercise in trained male rugby players. Diabetes Metab (2006) 1.05
Normal levels of activity in Canadian city dwellers. Can Med Assoc J (1967) 1.05
Immune changes in humans during cold exposure: effects of prior heating and exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985) (1999) 1.05
Stress hormones and the immunological responses to heat and exercise. Int J Sports Med (1998) 1.04
Physical fitness promotion programmes: effectiveness in modifying exercise behaviour. Can J Appl Sport Sci (1983) 1.04
Intensive exercise in coronary rehabilitation. Med Sci Sports (1973) 1.03
Carbon monoxide and driving skills. Arch Environ Health (1973) 1.03
Endurance training and body compostition of the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr (1977) 1.02
Impact of three different types of exercise on components of the inflammatory response. Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol (1999) 1.02
Spinal cord injury, exercise and quality of life. Sports Med (1995) 1.02
Smoking withdrawal programme. Personality and cardiorespiratory fitness. Arch Environ Health (1972) 1.01
Attitudes of the public towards cigarette smoke in public places. Can J Public Health (1978) 1.01
Depression following myocardial infarction: the effects of distance running. Ann N Y Acad Sci (1977) 1.01
A possible deterioration in performance of short-term Olympic events at altitude. Can Med Assoc J (1967) 1.01
Quality of life and cardiorespiratory function in chronic heart failure: effects of 12 months' aerobic training. Heart (1996) 1.01
Pulmonary function of Canadian Eskimos. Scand J Respir Dis (1973) 1.00
The working capacity of subjects from an exhibition crowd. Can Med Assoc J (1966) 1.00
Pulmonary adaptation to exercise: effects of exercise type and duration, chronic hypoxia and physical training. Ann N Y Acad Sci (1977) 1.00
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Physiological effects of acute passive exposure to cigarette smoke. Arch Environ Health (1978) 0.98
Carbohydrate and fluid needs of the soccer player. Sports Med (1987) 0.98
The oxygen cost of breathing during vigorous exercise. Q J Exp Physiol Cogn Med Sci (1966) 0.97
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The cognitive profile of those who intend to exercise but do not. Public Health Rep (1986) 0.97
The effects of hyperventilation and exercise upon the pulmonary diffusing capacity. Respiration (1968) 0.97
The influence of an employee fitness and lifestyle modification program upon medical care costs. Can J Public Health (1983) 0.96
Importance of physical activity in post-coronary rehabilitation. Am J Phys Med (1973) 0.96
Some observations on the fitness of a Canadian population. Can Med Assoc J (1968) 0.96
Interactions of physical training and heat acclimation. The thermophysiology of exercising in a hot climate. Sports Med (1997) 0.96
Effect of acute induced metabolic alkalosis on 800-m racing time. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1983) 0.96
Relation of exercise to the recurrence rate of myocardial infarction in men. Ontario Exercise-Heart Collaborative Study. Am J Cardiol (1983) 0.96
Prediction of leisure-time exercise behavior: a path analysis (LISREL V) model. J Behav Med (1987) 0.95
Current attitudes towards smoking in Toronto. Can J Public Health (1978) 0.95
Employee health and fitness: the state of the art. Prev Med (1983) 0.95
Aging and muscle function. Sports Med (1992) 0.95
Exercise and chronic obstructive lung disease. Exerc Sport Sci Rev (1976) 0.94
Factors influencing recruitment to an occupational fitness program. J Occup Med (1980) 0.94
Sweat composition in exercise and in heat. J Appl Physiol Respir Environ Exerc Physiol (1982) 0.94
Exercise and malignancy. Sports Med (1986) 0.93
Habitual physical activity: effects of sex, milieu, season and required activity. J Sports Med Phys Fitness (1980) 0.93
Infection in athletes. Sports Med (1994) 0.92
Health beliefs and exercise habits in an employee fitness programme. Can J Appl Sport Sci (1984) 0.92
Gains of cardiorespiratory fitness with arm-crank training in spinally disabled men. Can J Sport Sci (1991) 0.92
Specific muscular development in under-18 soccer players. J Sports Sci (1987) 0.92
Influence of exercise and life-style variables upon high density lipoprotein cholesterol after myocardial infarction. Arteriosclerosis (1983) 0.92
Health hazard appraisal--the influence of an employee fitness program. Can J Public Health (1982) 0.92
Contribution of exertional hyperthermia to sympathoadrenal-mediated lymphocyte subset redistribution. J Appl Physiol (1985) (1999) 0.91
Physical exercise as a human model of limited inflammatory response. Can J Physiol Pharmacol (1998) 0.91
Use of attitude-behaviour models in exercise promotion. Sports Med (1990) 0.91
Exercise-induced bronchospasm-a review. Med Sci Sports (1977) 0.91
Reproducibility of the acetylene rebreathe technique for determining cardiac output. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1998) 0.91
Exercise cardiac function in young through elderly endurance trained women. Med Sci Sports Exerc (1999) 0.91