RT Journal Article
T1 Longitudinal Study of Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Overweight or Obese Young Adults
A1 Fernández-García, José Carlos
A1 Gálvez-Fernández, Ismael
A1 Mercadé-Melé, Pere
A1 Gavala-González, Juan
K1 Obesity
K1 Overweight
K1 Exercise
K1 Young adult
K1 Quality of life
K1 Energy metabolism
K1 Obesidad
K1 Sobrepeso
K1 Ejercicio físico
K1 Adulto joven
K1 Calidad de vida
K1 Metabolismo energético
AB The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an aerobic training program with a strength training program on body composition and energy expenditure in overweight or obese (29.06 ± 3.49 kg/m2) young adults (21.96 ± 1.90 years). Subjects (N = 109) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group (CG), an aerobic training (AT) group and a strength training (ST) group. Training took place over twelve weeks comprising three sessions per week with each session lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Before and after the program, weight, height, body mass index, lean mass percentage and fat mass percentage were evaluated. In addition, The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) was used to estimate energy expenditure. The results of both aerobic training and strength training produced statistically significant improvements in weight (AT-CG = -2.892 kg; ST-CG = -2.986 kg); BMI (AT-CG = -1.075 kg/m2; ST-CG = -1.118 kg/m2); total body fat (AT-CG = -1529.172 g; ST-CG = -763.815); and total body fat percentage (AT-CG = -1.421%; AT-ST = -0.855%). These two exercise prescription models were therefore useful in reducing overweight and obesity, which could have an impact on improving the health and quality of life of individuals with these characteristics.
PB Springer Nature
YR 2020
FD 2020-03-24
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/3847
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/3847
LA en
NO Fernández-García JC, Gálvez-Fernández I, Mercadé-Melé P, Gavala-González J. Longitudinal Study of Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Overweight or Obese Young Adults. Sci Rep. 2020 Mar 24;10(1):5305
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RD Apr 5, 2025