Effects of different weight loss intervention programmes in health clubs – an observational multicenter study

Wanjek M, Senner V, Scharhag-Rosenberger F, Halle M (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

European journal of sport science Taylor & Francis: SSH Journals

Book Volume: 16

Pages Range: 859-867

Journal Issue: 7

DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2016.1139628

Abstract

This study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of three lifestyle intervention programmes in health clubs “exercise only” (E), “exercise plus nutritional counselling” (E + NC), and “exercise plus weight loss program” (E + WLP) on weight loss under real-life conditions. An observational multicenter study including 788 overweight/obese new customers of 95 health clubs in Germany was performed. Participants chose E (n = 512, 38 ± 14 year, BMI 30.4 ± 4.7 kg/m2), E + NC (n = 179, 42 ± 14 year, BMI 31.7 ± 4.5 kg/m2), or E + WLP (n = 97, 40 ± 11 year, BMI 31.6 ± 5.1 kg/m2). Anthropometric data, energy expenditure, and energy intake were assessed at baseline and after 3 months. All groups significantly reduced body weight (E: −1.5 ± 2.9 kg, E + NC: −3.4 ± 3.6 kg, E + WLP: −5.5 ± 4.3 kg, p <.001 within and between groups) and body fat (E: −1.2 ± 2.4%, E + NC: −2.0 ± 2.4%, E + WLP: −3.1 ± 2.5%, p <.001 within and between groups). However, only E + WLP achieved a clinically significant weight loss of −5.9 ± 3.9%. Exercise energy expenditure increased and energy intake decreased significantly in all groups (p <.001), but to different extents. This investigation suggests that under field conditions exercise plus dietary interventions are more effective for weight loss than exercise alone. The benefits of E + WLP emphasize that interventions even performed by health clubs may elicit clinically relevant weight loss in overweight and obese new customers and can therefore be recommended.

Involved external institutions

Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement GmbH DE Germany (DE) Technische Universität München (TUM) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Wanjek, M., Senner, V., Scharhag-Rosenberger, F., & Halle, M. (2016). Effects of different weight loss intervention programmes in health clubs – an observational multicenter study. European journal of sport science, 16(7), 859-867. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2016.1139628

MLA:

Wanjek, Markus, et al. "Effects of different weight loss intervention programmes in health clubs – an observational multicenter study." European journal of sport science 16.7 (2016): 859-867.

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