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Table 2 Accelerometer cut-points

From: Research Exploring Physical Activity in Care Homes (REACH): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Accelerometer counts per minute (cpm)

PA classification

Examples of activities

<100 cpm

Sedentary

Sitting, reclining

100–759 cpm

Low intensity PA

Upper body movements

760–2019 cpm

Light intensity PA

Self care, slow walk

≥2020 cpm

Moderate-vigorous (MV) PA

Walking, sit-stand transfers

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