Effects of a short workplace exercise program on body composition in women: A randomized controlled trial |
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Authors: | Tamara Iturriaga Olga Barcelo Ignacio Diez-Vega Jorge Cordero Susana Pulgar |
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Institution: | 1. Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain;2. Medical Service, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain |
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Abstract: | AbstractPhysical inactivity and poor diet cause alterations in body composition, which in turn increases risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Sixty-three women from different work environments were randomly assigned to an intervention (n?=?34) or control (n?=?29) group. The intervention was a short-term aerobic exercise program (12?weeks) at their workplace. Participants assigned to the control group did not perform any form of physical exercise. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Diet was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Quality Questionnaire (KIDMED) and nutrient balance by the Food Frequency Questionnaire. Researchers suggest that a short-term aerobic exercise program produces beneficial effects on body composition. |
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