Body composition affects exercise oxygen uptake independently of body weight

Salbutamol affects body composition of the guinea pig

Exercise program affects body composition but not weight in postmenopausal women.

UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-month moderate-to-vigorous exercise program combining aerobic and muscle strength training on body composition among sedentary, postmenopausal women. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 189 sedentary postmenopausal women (age 50-69 y, body mass index 22-40 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to an exe...

Effects of fasting and detraining on body composition, lipid profile and maximum oxygen uptake of active postmenopausal women

Introduction: During Ramadan, type and amount of energy intake dramatically change in Muslims and fasting individuals often reduce the duration and intensity of physical activities or avoid exercise during this month. However, one of the major issues of trainers and athletes is lack of training, which could have adverse effects on some cardiovascular parameters. Methods: This research was condu...

Exenatide Affects Circulating Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers Independently of Changes in Body Composition

OBJECTIVE To study the effect of exenatide on body composition and circulating cardiovascular risk biomarkers. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Metformin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes (N = 69) were randomized to exenatide or insulin glargine and treated for 1 year. Body composition was evaluated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Additionally, body weight, waist circumference, and cardio...

The effects of exercise intensity on body composition, weight loss, and dietary composition in women.

OBJECTIVE There is controversy over whether exercise and/or exercise intensity has an effect on total caloric intake or diet composition. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of exercise intensity without dietary manipulation on body composition and/or weight loss and to determine whether exercise intensity affected total caloric intake or diet composition in normal weight young wom...