Effects of the amount of exercise on body weight, body composition, and measures of central obesity: STRRIDE—a randomized controlled study
CA Slentz, BD Duscha, JL Johnson… - Archives of internal …, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
Background Obesity is a major health problem due, in part, to physical inactivity. The amount
of activity needed to prevent weight gain is unknown. Objective To determine the effects of
different amounts and intensities of exercise training. Design Randomized controlled trial
(February 1999–July 2002). Setting and Participants Sedentary, overweight men and
women (aged 40-65 years) with mild to moderate dyslipidemia were recruited from Durham,
NC, and surrounding communities. Interventions Eight-month exercise program with 3 …
of activity needed to prevent weight gain is unknown. Objective To determine the effects of
different amounts and intensities of exercise training. Design Randomized controlled trial
(February 1999–July 2002). Setting and Participants Sedentary, overweight men and
women (aged 40-65 years) with mild to moderate dyslipidemia were recruited from Durham,
NC, and surrounding communities. Interventions Eight-month exercise program with 3 …
