The effects of exercise session timing on weight loss and components of energy balance: midwest exercise trial 2.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Circadian physiology has been linked to body weight regulation and obesity. To date, few studies have assessed the association between exercise timing and weight related outcomes. The aim of this secondary analysis was to explore the impact of exercise timing (i.e., 24 h clock time of exercise session) on weight loss and components of energy balance.

Subjects/methods

Overweight/obese (BMI 25.0-39.9 kg/m²), physically inactive, young adults (~51% female) completed a 10-month supervised exercise program (400 or 600 kcal/session for 5 days/week) or served as non-exercise controls (CON). Participants were categorized based on the time of day in which they completed exercise sessions (Early-Ex: >50% of sessions completed between 7:00 and 11:59 am;

SUBMITTER: Willis EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6925313 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature