The efficacy of morning versus evening exercise for weight loss: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of morning versus evening exercise on weight loss, cardiometabolic health, and components of energy balance.

Methods

A total of 100 inactive adults with overweight or obesity were randomized to morning exercise (AMEx; 06:00-09:00), evening exercise (PMEx; 16:00-19:00), or wait-list control (CON). AMEx and PMEx were prescribed 250 min·wk^-1 of self-paced aerobic exercise for 12 weeks. Anthropometry and body composition, physical activity, and dietary intake were assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Cardiorespiratory fitness (V̇O₂ peak), resting metabolic rate, and blood markers were assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Body composition and V̇O₂ peak were also measured at 3-

SUBMITTER: Brooker PG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10108225 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature