Obesity has become a problem of epidemic proportions in the US, with nearly two thirds of
American adults being either overweight or obese. Current data suggest that this trend …

Abstract Purpose of Review The focus of this review is to discuss obesity, physical activity
(and physical inactivity/sedentary behavior), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and their often …

Objective: To examine the effect of duration and frequency of exercise on weight loss and
cardiorespiratory fitness in previously sedentary, overweight, women. Design: Randomized …

We examined the association between exercise and weight loss maintenance in a group of
45 previously obese subjects 2 years post very‐low‐calorie diet (VLCD) to suggest exercise …

A consensus meeting was held in Bangkok, 21–23 May 2002, where experts and young
scientists in the field of physical activity, energy expenditure and body‐weight regulation …

Obesity is a fast growing epidemic that is primarily due to environmental influences. Nutrition
and exercise represent modifiable factors with a major impact on energy balance. Despite …

Background: Individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) are recommended to be
physically active and to maintain a healthy weight. There is a lack of data on how long-term …

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 …

There is currently an epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States. Current
estimates are that more than 65% of adults are overweight (body mass index [BMI]! 25 …

ContextA higher duration and intensity of exercise may improve long-term weight loss.
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of different durations and intensities of exercise on 12 …