Effects of the Amount of Exercise on Body Weight, Body Composition, and Measures of Central Obesity

Obesity is a major health problem due, in part, to physical inactivity. The amount of activity needed to prevent weight gain is unknown.To determine the effects of different amounts and intensities of exercise training.Randomized controlled trial (February 1999-July 2002).Sedentary, overweight men and women (aged 40-65 years) with mild to moderate dyslipidemia were recruited from Durham, NC, and surrounding communities.Eight-month exercise...