Experiencing the impact of weight loss on work capacity prior to initiation of a weight loss program may influence weight loss success
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Prior to initiation of a weight loss program, 42 sedentary women (337 yrs, 1647 cm; 9319 kg; 467% body fat, 356 kg/m2) were randomized to walk on an AlterG AntiGravity treadmill (AG) at 3 mph at 100% and 80% of body mass or were entered into a weight loss program (WL) in order to determine whether perceiving the effects of weight loss on work capacity prior to beginning a weight loss program would influence weight loss success. Subjects were then randomized to participate in the Curves or Weight Watchers programs for 16wks. Data were obtained at 0, 4, 10, & 16 wks and analyzed by MANOVA. Participation in the weight loss programs promoted significant reductions in weight (6.14 kg, p=0.001), fat mass (4.48 kg, p=0.001), body fat (2.78%, p=0.001), waist circumference (6.25%, p=0.001), and hip circumference (5.74%, p=0.001). There was some evidence that experiencing the effects of weight loss prior to initiation of a weight loss program tended to influence fat loss (WL 1.41.8, 1.37.6, 3.68.4; AG 2.25.9, 4.26.1, 5.26.8 kg, p=0.38) and body fat loss (WL 0.36.7, 1.06.6, 1.27.1; AG 1.57.2, 3.68.1, 4.38.2, p=0.10) with no significant preweight loss intervention x diet type x time interactions. Additional research is needed to examine the influence of experiencing the influence of weight loss on work capacity prior to the initiation of a weight loss program on weight loss success.
