Obesity increases the risk of morbidity and mortality and reduces quality of life independent
of age, sex or ethnicity. Leading health authorities recommend weight loss as a primary …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased dramatically during last 3 decades
with devastating consequences to public health. Recommended strategies to reduce obesity …

Obesity and overweight are linked to a wide range of medical conditions, such as
hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and coronary artery …

Background: High levels of exercise may be necessary for long-term maintenance of weight
loss. Objective: We aimed to determine in a randomized prospective design whether …

BACKGROUND: Aerobic exercise is a common nonpharmacological intervention for the
management of obesity. However, the efficacy of isolated aerobic exercise at promoting …

The risk of developing both metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is
inversely associated with regular exercise training (ET). Excess weight is also strongly …

Context Data supporting physical activity guidelines to prevent long-term weight gain are
sparse, particularly during the period when the highest risk of weight gain occurs. Objective …

This is a review on the effects of physical exercise on weight, body composition and health
in prevention and management of obesity. Individuals who maintain or increase their …

This review discusses key findings and recommendations related to the role of physical
activity in weight gain prevention, weight loss, and weight-loss maintenance across the …

The purpose of this review was to determine the effectiveness of physical activity in
improving chronic disease risk factors in obese individuals. A systematic review was …