2Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Durbanthe expected direction (p < 0.05). The “no aerobic activity ” gpedometer-based, cross-sectional study in an employed South African population

The association between daily steps and health, and the mediating role of body composition: a activity ” and “high aerobic activity ” in percentage body fat and diastolic blood pressure only (P < 0.05). Percentage body Pillay et al. BMC Public Health (2015) 15:174 DOI 10.1186/s12889-015-1381-6University of Technology, Durban, South Africa Full list of author information is available at the end of the articlefat emerged as the strongest mediator of the relationship between steps and outcomes, while body mass index showed the least mediation effect. Conclusion: The study provides a presentation of cross-sectional pedometer data that relate to a combination of intensity and volume-based steps/day and its relationship to current guidelines. The integration of volume, intensity and duration of ambulatory physical activity in pedometer-based messages is of emerging relevance