Trial reportObesity (Silver Spring, Md.)2019
The Impact of Timing of Exercise Initiation on Weight Loss: An 18-Month Randomized Clinical Trial.
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- Comparing exercise modalities during caloric restriction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis on body composition.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
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- 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
- Effect of sleep on weight loss and adherence to diet and physical activity recommendations during an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2022Trial
- Motivational profiles and change in physical activity during a weight loss intervention: a secondary data analysis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2021Trial
- Exploring Strategies to Promote Exercise as a Viable Obesity and Chronic Disease Treatment.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Is aerobic combined with resistance training a more suitable exercise program for obese college students? Evidence-based on subjective reports and objective measurements.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Impact of the built, social, and food environment on long-term weight loss within a behavioral weight loss intervention.Obesity science & practice · 2023Article
- Characterizing fluid intake and physical activity in university students within the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.European journal of nutrition · 2023Article
- Improvement of Methodology for Manual Energy Intake Estimation From Passive Capture Devices.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Article
- Predictors of long-term weight loss trajectories during a behavioral weight loss intervention: An exploratory analysis.Obesity science & practice · 2021Article
- Impact of Combined Hormonal Contraceptive Use on Weight Loss: A Secondary Analysis of a Behavioral Weight-Loss Trial.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2020Article
- Weight Loss After Obesity is Associated with Increased Food Motivation and Faster Weight Regain in Mice.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2020Article
- Creating an algorithm to identify indices of sleep quantity and quality from a wearable armband in adults.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of timing of exercise initiation on weight loss within a behavioral weight loss program.
methodsAdults with overweight or obesity (N = 170; age 18-55 years; BMI 25-42 kg/m
resultsAt 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.
conclusionsBoth 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.
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