Type of Physical Training and Selected Aspects of Psychological Functioning of Women with Obesity: A Randomised Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We conducted a prospective randomised trial to assess whether a specific type of regular physical training performed by women with obesity is related to obtaining specific psychological benefits.

Methods

Forty-four women qualified for the study and were divided into two groups. The applied intervention consisted of regular three-month physical exercises in the form of endurance training (group A) or endurance strength training (group B). Initially, and after the completed intervention, we examined anthropometric measurements and the level of: stress (PSS-10), general self-esteem (SES), body self-report (BSQ-34, FRS), and behaviours associated with diet (TFEQ-18).

Results

As a result of the intervention, both groups had significantly lower anthropometric para

SUBMITTER: Bak-Sosnowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8400574 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature