Comparison of 12-Week Fitness Protocols Following Bariatric Surgery: Aerobic Exercise Versus Aerobic Exercise and Progressive Resistance

In G., TAŞKIN H. E., Al M., Alptekin H. K., Zengin K., YUMUK V. D., ...More

OBESITY SURGERY, vol.31, no.4, pp.1475-1484, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11695-020-05144-5
  • Journal Name: OBESITY SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1475-1484
  • Keywords: Aerobic exercise, Bariatric surgery, Body composition, Functional capacity, Muscle mass, Obesity, Resistance exercise
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Successful bariatric surgery outcomes are better maintained with an exercise program. This pilot study compared the effects on short-term functional capacity and body composition of 2 post-bariatric surgery home-based programs: aerobic exercise alone versus aerobic exercise combined with progressive resistance conditioning.