How activity-friendly do you consider your neighbourhood to be? What factors do you consider when attempting to determine this? Your perceptions are important! #physicalactivity #getoutside #builtenvironment #urbandesign

Developing tools for measuring self-reported neighbourhood environments is important to understand how environment impacts activity. In this study we considered the reliability and validity of the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale (PANES) in a Canadian population.

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You may not have ever thought about how the design of your neighbourhood may impact your walking habits, but take a minute to consider if where you live supports your walking habits. #walkability #neighbourhood #urbandesign

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Did you know urban design influences walkability within neighbourhoods? Our research using the Space Syntax Walkability (SSW) Index as well as studying street integration, identified that an increase in space syntax walkability was associated with an increase in walking habits.

Regular walking is very beneficial for your overall health. How do you measure the amount of steps you take? Have you ever considered using a pedometer? #walking #steps #pedometer

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The use of pedometers to count steps can promote physical activity. Our research suggests that perceived walkability may be more important than objective walkability when considering the effectiveness of pedometer-based interventions. #ucalgary #walking #pedometer

Do you have a favourite spot in your neighbourhood? What about a favourite walking or biking trail? #waking #biking #neighbourhood #ucalgary

Do you think your neighbourhood has high walkability? Our research suggests that neighbourhood characteristics impact individual physical activity levels, and the time spent participating in them. #healthresearch #ucalgary #walkability #neighbourhood

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The accessibility of our neighbourhoods may be impacting our lives in more ways than we think. What does "accessibility" mean to you? #neighbourhooddesign #bikability #walkability

Our research suggests that neighbourhood design and neighbourhood-level socioeconomic status may influence health-related behaviours that contribute to obesity risk. Does your neighbourhood support your physical activity or access to healthy food? #healthyeating #food

Your physical activity behaviours may have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Did aspects of your neighbourhood begin to impact your behaviours during this time?

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Chances are that the COVID-19 pandemic made exercising within your neighbourhood more favourable. Our research suggests that the built environment, such as paths and parks, may have provided opportunities for physical activity during the pandemic. Doyle-Baker Lab, University of Calgary, Canada

.O'Brien Institute for Public Health Thank you Sarah for posting these videos. Staying healthy in a pandemic was challenging and so was completing the research but we did it UCalgary Kinesiology Built Environment and Healthy Living Lab with Vivo for Healthier Generations using #playkits #garmin trackers and systematic observations of play!

Your neighborhood may be associated with your health-related #Fitness; this includes cardiorespiratory, muscular, morphological, and motor fitness. Check out this systemic review for more information. LuxuryN&F; Built Environment and Healthy Living Lab ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected children’s usual play and physical activity routines. Research suggests that loose parts play opportunities may be helpful for encouraging unstructured play at home. Doyle-Baker Lab, University of Calgary, Canada U Calgary behealthylivinglab.com/post/parent-pe…