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Table 2 Duration of physical activity types (minutes)

From: A snapshot of the prevalence of physical activity amongst older, community dwelling people in Victoria, Australia: patterns across the 'young-old' and 'old-old'

Gender

 

Walking

Moderate Activity

Vigorous Gardening/Heavy work

Vigorous Activity

Men

Mean (SD)

134.2 (141.6)

117.6 (221.9)

*134.5 (256.6)

30.2 (75.6)

 

Median

120.0

0

30

0

Women

Mean (SD)

152.6 (169.2)

85.3 (214.4)

59.2 (99.6)

36.5 (106.2)

 

Median

120.0

0

0

0

All

Mean (SD)

145.9 (159.7)

96.9 (217.2)

86.5 (176.8)

34.2 (96.3)

 

Median

120.00

0

10

0

  1. * gender difference p < 0.05