The influence of exercise and BMI on injuries and illnesses in overweight and obese individuals: a randomized control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medically treated injuries have been shown to increase with increasing body mass index (BMI). Information is lacking on the frequency and type of injuries and illnesses among overweight and obese adults who engage in regular physical activities as part of weight loss or weight gain prevention programs.

Methods

Sedentary adults with BMIs between 25 and 40 kg/m(2 )(n = 397) enrolled in one of two randomized clinical trials that emphasized exercise as part of a weight loss or weight gain prevention program. Interventions differed by duration of the exercise goal (150, 200, or 300 minutes/week or control group). Walking was prescribed as the primary mode of exercise. At six month intervals, participants were asked, "During the past six months, did you have any injury

SUBMITTER: Janney CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2818622 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature