SynthesisQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2017
Does exercise training augment improvements in quality of life induced by energy restriction for obese populations? A systematic review.
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- Exploring the Relationship Between Obesity, Weight Loss and Health-Related Quality of Life: An Updated Systematic Review of Reviews.Clinical obesity · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of exercise as adjuvant to energy-restricted diets on quality of life and depression outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- Physical training following gastric bypass: effects on physical activity and quality of life-a randomized controlled trial.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2018Trial
- Barriers and facilitators to the initiation and maintenance of exercise training for women with clinically severe obesity before, during and after participation in a weight loss study: a qualitative investigation.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
- How is quality of life defined and assessed in published research?Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveObesity is associated with a decline in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), while weight loss and exercise training have a positive influence. The aim of this systematic review was to compare the effects of energy restriction (ER) alone intervention to diet and exercise intervention on HRQOL.
methodsMEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases were searched for randomised controlled trials examining HRQOL through lifestyle interventions which examined ER and energy restriction plus exercise in obese adults.
resultsNine hundred and fifty-two papers were assessed for inclusion in this review with nine being deemed suitable. This review indicates that four studies provide evidence to support the role of exercise in addition to ER to improve HRQOL in adults with obesity. The findings of this review are limited due to the limited number of studies as well as substantial heterogeneity in ER, exercise prescription variables and outcome measures utilised within studies.
conclusionsA definitive conclusion regarding the capacity of exercise to facilitate greater improvement in HRQOL than diet alone, or, to formulate an exercise prescription for obese adults to address HRQOL is not feasible based on the existing evidence. Future studies should utilise comparable HRQOL assessment tools along with ensuring full reporting of results.
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