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Aim: To compare the efficacy of two popular weight loss approaches on weight loss, body composition, and markers of health in sedentary obese women., Methods: In total, 51 sedentary women (age 34.5 ± 7.7 yrs.; weight 90.0 ± 14.5 kg; BMI 34.0 ± 5.1 kg/m 2 ; 46.5 ± 7.0% fat) were matched and randomized to participate in the Weight Watchers ® Momentum™ (WW) or Curves ® (CV) Fitness and Weight Management program for 16 weeks. Participants in the WW group ( n = 27) were provided a point-based diet program, received weekly progress checks and counseling, and were encouraged to exercise. Participants in the CV group ( n = 24) followed a menu-based higher protein/low-fat diet (1200 kcal/d) for 1 week; 1500 kcal/d diet for 3 weeks; and 2000-2500 kcals/d for 2 weeks that was repeated three times (except the last segment) while participating in a supervised circuit-style resistance training program (3 d/wk). A general linear model (GLM) with repeated measures was used to analyze data and are presented as mean changes from baseline (mean [UL, LL])., Results: Supervised CV training resulted in greater amounts of vigorous and total physical activity. After 16 weeks, both groups lost weight (WW -6.1 [-7.8, -4.6], CV -4.9 [-6.2, -3.2] kg, p = 0.264). Participants in the CV group observed greater reductions in fat mass (WW -2.9 [-6.7, -0.2], CV -6.4 [-9.2, -3.6] kg, p = 0.081) and increases in lean mass (WW -2.5 [-4.3, -0.7], CV 1.3 [-0.6, 3.2] kg, p = 0.005) resulting in more favorable changes in percent body fat (WW -1.4 [-4.1, 1.2], CV -4.7 [-7.5, -1.8]%, p = 0.098). Both groups observed improvements in peak aerobic capacity and muscular endurance, although bench press lifting volume was greater in the CV group. Those in the CV group experienced a greater increase in HDLc and reduction in the CHL-HDLc ratio and triglycerides., Conclusion: Both interventions promoted weight loss and improvements in fitness and markers of health. The CV program, which included supervised resistance training and higher protein diet menus, promoted greater fat loss, increases in lean mass, and improvements in percent body fat and blood lipids., Trial Registration: clinicaltrials.gov, #NCT04372771, registered retrospectively 1 May 2020.

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Body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumference; as well as changes in resting heart rate (RHR) and blood pressure (BP) were obtained at 0, 4, 10, & 16 wks and analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) with repeated measures for changes. MANOVA analysis of RHR and BP data revealed an overall Wilks' Lambda significant time (p=0.008) effect with no diet (p=0.71) or time x diet (0.11) effect. Keywords: Rest Heart Rate; Weight Loss Program; Bench Press; MANOVA Analysis; Diet Program EN Rest Heart Rate Weight Loss Program Bench Press MANOVA Analysis Diet Program 1 2 2 05/10/22 20111202 NES 111202 Background A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Body Composition; International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Weight Loss Program; Rest Energy Expenditure; Resistance Training Program EN Body Composition International Physical Activity Questionnaire Weight Loss Program Rest Energy Expenditure Resistance Training Program 1 2 2 05/10/22 20111202 NES 111202 Background A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. Conclusion Results indicate that 16-wks of participation in the C program that involved a more structured meal plan based diet and supervised exercise program promoted more favorable changes in body composition than participation in the W program that involved adherence to a point based diet, weekly counseling, and encouragement to increase physical activity. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of a more structured meal plan based diet intervention and supervised exercise program to a traditional point based diet program with weekly counseling and encouragement to exercise. [Extracted from the article]

Weight Loss Program, Resistance Training Program, MANOVA Analysis, Sedentary Woman, Diet Program Results MANOVA analysis of SF36 quality of life indices revealed an overall Wilks' Lamda time effect (p=0.09) with no significant diet (p=0.44) or time x diet effect (p=0.45). Keywords: Weight Loss Program; Resistance Training Program; MANOVA Analysis; Sedentary Woman; Diet Program EN Weight Loss Program Resistance Training Program MANOVA Analysis Sedentary Woman Diet Program 1 2 2 05/10/22 20111202 NES 111202 Background A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. [Extracted from the article]

Participants were then randomized to participate in the Curves(C) exercise and weight loss program or the Weight Watchers (W) weight loss program for 16-wks in order to examine whether this strategy may be more effective depending on the type of weight loss program employed. Keywords: Work Capacity; International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Weight Loss Program; Weight Loss Intervention; Exercise Adherence EN Work Capacity International Physical Activity Questionnaire Weight Loss Program Weight Loss Intervention Exercise Adherence 1 2 2 05/10/22 20111202 NES 111202 Background A number of psychological interventions have been employed prior to and/or during exercise and weight loss interventions in an attempt to influence exercise adherence, compliance, and/or success. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol; Weight Loss Program; Resistance Training Program; Sedentary Woman; Diet Program EN High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Weight Loss Program Resistance Training Program Sedentary Woman Diet Program 1 2 2 05/10/22 20111202 NES 111202 Background A number of commercial diet and exercise programs are promoted to help people lose weight and improve fitness. Weight Loss Program, Resistance Training Program, Diet Program, High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Sedentary Woman Results MANOVA analysis of fasting lipids data revealed an overall Wilks' Lamda significant time (p=0.001) and diet (p=0.03) effect with no significant time x diet effect (p=0.19). [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Great Reduction; High Carbohydrate; Rest Energy Expenditure; High Carbohydrate Diet; Circuit Training EN Great Reduction High Carbohydrate Rest Energy Expenditure High Carbohydrate Diet Circuit Training 1 2 2 05/10/22 20100902 NES 100902 Background A diet high in protein has been shown to have beneficial effects on weight loss and triglyceride (TG) levels when combined with exercise. The high protein (HP) group (n=200) consumed 30% fat, 55-63% protein, and 9-15% carbohydrate diet while the high carbohydrate (HC) group (n=242) consumed 30% fat, 55% carbohydrate, and 15% protein diet. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Curve Fitness; Weight Management; Weight Loss Program; Fitness Program; Weight Management Program EN Curve Fitness Weight Management Weight Loss Program Fitness Program Weight Management Program 1 1 1 05/10/22 20100902 NES 100902 Background The Curves fitness program involves a 30-minute circuit resistance-training program performed 3 days/week and an optional weight management program. Curve Fitness, Weight Management, Weight Loss Program, Fitness Program, Weight Management Program. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a study that was conducted to examine the efficacy of exercise and diet cycling program approach on weight loss, and fat loss. About thirty-six overweight women were included in the study. The findings of the study suggest that short-term diet cycling during a weight loss and exercise program can be an effective way to promote weight loss without associated reductions in resting energy expenditure (REE).