In the authors' words
“However, all exercise groups had a significant reduction in waist circumference which was independent of changes in weight.”
What was measured
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, overweight or obesity, sedentary at entry
- How many
- 411
- How long
- 26 weeks
- Exercise
- Other aerobic exercise
- Cited
- 182 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 19223984
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