In the authors' words
“Loss of body fat was significantly greater with exercise versus diet (difference -1.4 kg, P < 0.001).”
What was measured
- Body fat and weight Reported an improvement
- Hormone levels Mixed results
- Muscle mass Reported an improvement
- Fitness Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, overweight or obesity, sedentary at entry
- How many
- 243
- How long
- 16 weeks
- Exercise
- Other aerobic exercise, Exercise with diet
- Cited
- 66 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 26330303
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