Effects of a weight loss plus exercise program on physical function in overweight, older women: a randomized controlled trial | Zendy

Stephen D. Anton | Zendy; Todd M. Manini | Zendy; Vanessa Milsom | Zendy; Pamela J. Dubyak | Zendy; Matteo Cesari | Zendy; Jing Cheng | Zendy; Michael J. Daniels | Zendy; Michael Marsiske | Zendy; Marco Pahor | Zendy; Christiaan Leeuwenburgh | Zendy; Michael G. Perri | Zendy

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Effects of a weight loss plus exercise program on physical function in overweight, older women: a randomized controlled trial

Author(s) -

Stephen D. Anton,

Todd M. Manini,

Vanessa Milsom,

Pamela J. Dubyak,

Matteo Cesari,

Jing Cheng,

Michael J. Daniels,

Michael Marsiske,

Marco Pahor,

Christiaan Leeuwenburgh,

Michael G. Perri

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

clinical interventions in aging

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184

H-Index - 76

eISSN - 1178-1998

pISSN - 1176-9092

DOI - 10.2147/cia.s17001

Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , weight loss , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , obesity , strength training , gerontology

Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biologic changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and improve physical functioning in overweight, sedentary, older adults. This study tested whether a weight loss program combined with moderate exercise could improve physical function in obese, older adult women.

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