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DOI
https://doi.org/10.25035/ijare.01.01.05
Abstract
Background: The effects of the non-weight bearing method of aquatic exercise as a modality for weight loss have not been established. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a combined aquatic exercise and walking program compared to walking alone on body weight and selected variables in obese females undergoing a 16-week Standard Behavioral Treatment (SBT) program. Methods: Forty-four obese (BMI 34.9 ± 3.8 kg·m2) sedentary women (age=40.3 years ± 6.8 yrs) were randomly assigned to either an aquatic exercise (AE) group or a traditional walking (W) exercise only group. Both groups were also required to complete 3 sessions of home based walking per week, and reduce energy intake to facilitate weight loss. Results: In the AE group, total body weight, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, strength, and health-related quality of life outcomes significantly improved over time similar to the W group. Significantly greater enjoyment scores also occurred in the AE group. Conclusion: Aquatic exercise in combination with walking can serve as an alternative to walking exercise alone for overweight women during periods of weight loss, and this can improve functional health status.
Recommended Citation
Nagle, Elizabeth F.; Robertson, Robert J.; Jakicic, John J.; Otto, Amy D.; Ranalli, Julie R.; and Chiapetta, Laurel B.
(2007)
"Effects of a Combined Aquatic Exercise and Walking in Sedentary Obese Females Undergoing a Behavioral Weight-Loss Intervention,"
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education: Vol. 1:
No.
1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/ijare.01.01.05
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https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/ijare/vol1/iss1/5