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Journal article
Using MapMyFitness to Place Physical Activity into Neighborhood Context
Frontiers in public health, v 2, pp 19-19
11 Mar 2014
PMID: 24653982
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Abstract
It is difficult to obtain detailed information on the context of physical activity at large geographic scales, such as the entire United States, as well as over long periods of time, such as over years. MapMyFitness is a suite of interactive tools for individuals to track their workouts online or using global positioning system in their phones or other wireless trackers. This method article discusses the use of physical activity data tracked using MapMyFitness to examine patterns over space and time. An overview of MapMyFitness, including data tracked, user information, and geographic scope, is explored. We illustrate the utility of MapMyFitness data using tracked physical activity by users in Winston-Salem, NC, USA between 2006 and 2013. Types of physical activities tracked are described, as well as the percent of activities occurring in parks. Strengths of MapMyFitness data include objective data collection, low participant burden, extensive geographic scale, and longitudinal series. Limitations include generalizability, behavioral change as the result of technology use, and potential ethical considerations. MapMyFitness is a powerful tool to investigate patterns of physical activity across large geographic and temporal scales.
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- Title
- Using MapMyFitness to Place Physical Activity into Neighborhood Context
- Creators
- Jana A. Hirsch - University of MichiganPeter James - Harvard UniversityJamaica R. M. Robinson - University of Michigan–Ann ArborKyler M. Eastman - MapMyFitness, Inc, Austin, Texas, United StatesKevin D. Conley - Stanford UniversityKelly R. Evenson - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFrancine Laden - Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in public health, v 2, pp 19-19
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media S.A
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000498911400019
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85007564679
- Other Identifier
- 991019205668304721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health