Why the study?
Arterial stiffness is improved by weight loss, but no data exist on the impact of aerobic exercise levels on arterial stiffness during weight maintenance.
Does aerobic training at minimum physical activity guidelines compared to weight maintenance guidelines improve arterial stiffness in overweight/obese adults after clinically significant weight loss?
Does aerobic training at minimum physical activity guidelines compared to weight maintenance guidelines improve arterial stiffness in overweight/obese adults after clinically significant weight loss?
Different volumes of aerobic exercise during weight maintenance do not differentially affect arterial stiffness after clinically significant weight loss, though limiting LDL increases and promoting high-intensity exercise may prevent stiffness increases.
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Higher exercise volumes during weight maintenance do not alter arterial stiffness post-loss; leaves open roles for intensity and LDL control.
Swift et al. (2023) studied this question.
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