Expert-based physical activity guidelines for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: Patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) can improve outcomes through a physically active lifestyle. Despite ongoing research, clinical recommendations for physical activity (PA) are not fully developed. For this review, 39 articles representing 24 randomized clinical trials satisfied inclusion criteria. The PA interventions utilized in these trials, the expertise of the multidisciplinary research team, and the general principles of strength and conditioning were considered in the creation of the following 12 PA recommendations: 1) Begin PA intervention pre-MBS; 2) Unless contraindicated, walk short distances the day of the surgery; 3) Progressively increase movement through activities of daily living during the first month postoperatively; 4) Avoid prolonged sitting and a

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Alonso M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12444777 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature