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ABSTRACT: Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of timing of exercise initiation on weight loss within a behavioral weight loss program.Methods
Adults with overweight or obesity (N?=?170; age 18-55 years; BMI 25-42 kg/m2 ; 83.5% women) were enrolled in an 18-month behavioral weight loss program consisting of a reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and group-based support. The standard group (STD) received a supervised exercise program (progressing to 300 min/wk of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise) during months 0 to 6. The sequential group (SEQ) was asked to refrain from changing exercise during months 0 to 6 and received the supervised exercise program during months 7 to 12. On completion of supervised exercise, both groups were instructed to continue 300 min/wk of moderate-intensity exercise for the study duration.Results
At 6 months, the STD group exhibited greater reductions in body weight (-8.7?±?0.7 kg) compared with the SEQ group (-6.9?±?0.6 kg; P?=?0.047). Between 6 and 18 months, the STD group regained more weight (2.5?±?0.8 kg vs. 0.0?±?0.8 kg; P?=?0.02). At 18 months, there were no between-group differences in changes in weight (STD: -6.9?±?1.2 kg; SEQ: -7.9?±?1.2 kg), fat mass, lean mass, physical activity, or attrition.Conclusions
Both immediate and delayed exercise initiation within a behavioral weight loss program resulted in clinically meaningful weight loss at 18 months. Thus, timing of exercise initiation can be personalized based on patient preference.
SUBMITTER: Catenacci VA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6832769 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Catenacci Victoria A VA Ostendorf Danielle M DM Pan Zhaoxing Z Bing Kristen K Wayland Liza T LT Seyoum Emmanuel E Stauffer Brian L BL Phelan Suzanne S Creasy Seth A SA Caldwell Ann E AE Wyatt Holly R HR Bessesen Daniel H DH Melanson Edward L EL
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<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to evaluate the impact of timing of exercise initiation on weight loss within a behavioral weight loss program.<h4>Methods</h4>Adults with overweight or obesity (N = 170; age 18-55 years; BMI 25-42 kg/m<sup>2</sup> ; 83.5% women) were enrolled in an 18-month behavioral weight loss program consisting of a reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and group-based support. The standard group (STD) received a supervised exercise program (progressing to 300 min/wk of moderate ...[more]