Trial reportObesity (Silver Spring, Md.)2014
Objective physical activity and weight loss in adults: the step-up randomized clinical trial.
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 59 citations in OpenAlex.
- One Year of Exercise After Weight Loss Increases Postprandial GLP-1 Secretion in Contrast to Usual Activity or GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2026Trial
- Effect of physical activity on changes in weight and aerobic capacity during an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2025Trial
- Physical activity and weight loss in a pragmatic weight loss trial.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2023Trial
- Adaptive Goals and Reinforcement Timing to Increase Physical Activity in Adults: A Factorial Randomized Trial.American journal of preventive medicine · 2022Trial
- Randomized controlled trial of financial incentives during weight-loss induction and maintenance in online group weight control.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2022Trial
- Feasibility of Integration of Yoga in a Behavioral Weight-Loss Intervention: A Randomized Trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2021Trial
- Adding Financial Incentives to Online Group-Based Behavioral Weight Control: An RCT.American journal of preventive medicine · 2020Trial
- The Impact of Timing of Exercise Initiation on Weight Loss: An 18-Month Randomized Clinical Trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2019Trial
- Behavioral Predictors of Weight Regain in Postmenopausal Women: Exploratory Results From the Breast Cancer and Exercise Trial in Alberta.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2019Trial
- Pattern of Daily Steps is Associated with Weight Loss: Secondary Analysis from the Step-Up Randomized Trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2018Trial
- Change in Physical Activity During a Weight Management Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Association with Weight Outcomes.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2017Trial
- Intervention-related increases in preoperative physical activity are maintained 6-months after Bariatric surgery: results from the bari-active trial.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2017Trial
- Short-term weight loss with diet and physical activity in young adults: The IDEA study.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2015Trial
- The Role of Physical Activity in Minimizing Recurrence of Weight Gain Following Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Current Evidence and Suggestions for Advancing Future Research.Current obesity reports · 2025Review
- Walking economy and exercise efficiency in successful weight loss maintainers.Physiology & behavior · 2025Article
- Psychosocial factors associated with exercise engagement in adult users of primary healthcare services.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2025Article
- Unveiling the Moderating Factors in the Relationship between Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life among University Students during COVID-19: A Mixed Study Design.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Obesity-induced and weight-loss-induced physiological factors affecting weight regain.Nature reviews. Endocrinology · 2023Review
- Physical activity changes during an automated online weight loss program.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2023Article
- The role of physical activity in the regulation of body weight: The overlooked contribution of light physical activity and sedentary behaviors.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2023Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine the amount of objectively measured MVPA and LPA that is associated with long-term weight loss and the maintenance of clinically significant weight loss.
methodsAdults (N = 260; BMI: 25 to <40 kg/m(2) ; age: 18-55 years) participated in an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention and were prescribed a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Change in weight and objectively measured physical activity were assessed. MVPA > 10 (MET-min/week) was computed from bouts >10 min and >3.0 METs and MVPA < 10 was computed from bouts <10 min in duration and >3.0 METs. LPA was computed from bouts between 1.5 to <3.0 METs.
resultsWhen grouped on percent weight loss at 18 months, there was a significant group × time interaction effect (P < 0.0001) for both MVPA > 10 and LPA, with both measures being significantly greater at 18 months in those with >10% weight loss. Similar results were observed for MVPA > 10 and LPA with participants grouped on achieving >10% weight loss at 6 months and sustaining this at 18 months.
conclusionsMVPA > 10 of 200-300 min per week, coupled with increased amounts of LPA, are associated with improved long-term weight loss. Interventions should promote engagement in these amounts and types of physical activity.
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