Exercise considerations for the sedentary, overweight adult

Exercise considerations for the sedentary, overweight adult

The significant rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased the importance of addressing this significant public health problem. Exercise appears to be an important factor for addressing the obesity epidemic. This review will focus on the role of exercise in the management of body...

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Veröffentlicht in:Exercise and sport sciences reviews 2003-04, Vol.31 (2), p.91-95
Hauptverfasser: Jakicic, John M, Gallagher, Kara I
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Energy Metabolism
Exercise - physiology
Exercise Therapy
Humans
Obesity - physiopathology
Obesity - rehabilitation
Weight Loss
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Zusammenfassung:The significant rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased the importance of addressing this significant public health problem. Exercise appears to be an important factor for addressing the obesity epidemic. This review will focus on the role of exercise in the management of body weight and factors that should be considered when prescribing exercise to overweight adults.
ISSN:0091-6331
DOI:10.1097/00003677-200304000-00007