While weight loss remains the most important underlying factor forpeople who exercise at health/fitness clubs and hire personal trainers,most fitness professionals are not familiar with the scientific researchon this critical issue, all too often relying on what's presented bythe popular media. Despite what scientists know about the most effectiveweight-loss strategies, a large gap exists between research andpractice. Exercise and Weight Loss: A Look at the Scientific Researchfeatures a critical review of the scientific research on exercise andweight loss with regard to the most effective weight-loss strategies,including how much exercise is needed and the type and intensity levelof exercise that is most appropriate for losing weight.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Obesity among U.S. adults
- Why is it so hard to lose weight?
- Weight-loss research
- Exercise and weight-loss myths
