Effects of different weight loss intervention programmes in health clubs - an observational multicenter study

This study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of three lifestyle intervention programmes in health clubs "exercise only" (E), "exercise plus nutritional counselling" (E + NC), and "exercise plus weight loss program" (E + WLP) on weight loss under real-life conditions....

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Published in:European journal of sport science 2016-10, Vol.16 (7), p.859-867
Main Authors: Wanjek, Markus, Senner, Veit, Scharhag-Rosenberger, Friederike, Halle, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Exercise
Female
Fitness Centers
fitness centre
Germany
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
nutritional counselling
obesity
Weight Loss - physiology
Weight management
Weight Reduction Programs - methods
Weight Reduction Programs - statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
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Summary:This study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of three lifestyle intervention programmes in health clubs "exercise only" (E), "exercise plus nutritional counselling" (E + NC), and "exercise plus weight loss program" (E + WLP) on weight loss under real-life conditions. An observational multicenter study including 788 overweight/obese new customers of 95 health clubs in Germany was performed. Participants chose E (n = 512, 38 ± 14 year, BMI 30.4 ± 4.7 kg/m 2 ), E + NC (n = 179, 42 ± 14 year, BMI 31.7 ± 4.5 kg/m 2 ), or E + WLP (n = 97, 40 ± 11 year, BMI 31.6 ± 5.1 kg/m 2 ). Anthropometric data, energy expenditure, and energy intake were assessed at baseline and after 3 months. All groups significantly reduced body weight (E: −1.5 ± 2.9 kg, E + NC: −3.4 ± 3.6 kg, E + WLP: −5.5 ± 4.3 kg, p 
ISSN:1746-1391
1536-7290
DOI:10.1080/17461391.2016.1139628