Resistance Training following Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery: Motivators, Barriers, and Preferences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) leads to substantial muscle mass loss. Resistance training (RT) is an effective strategy to maintain muscle mass. This study aimed to gain insight into the motivators, barriers, and preferences that are correlated with RT uptake after MBS.

Methods

A digital survey assessing RT was sent to patients who had MBS 1-18 months prior. Patient characteristics were extracted from electronic health records. Motivators, barriers, and preferences were assessed with a questionnaire and compared across three groups: patients currently engaged in RT (RT-group), previously engaged in RT (ex-RT), or never engaged in RT (non-RT).

Results

Among 1,609 participants (77% female, 47 ± 11 years old, BMI 42 ± 5 kg/m2), 68% were classified as

SUBMITTER: Luijpers CHL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707965 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature