The focus of this randomized clinical trial study is an examination of the effects of maintaining energy balance at different energy fluxes. It will address the primary question: Are there increased health benefits related to body composition and metabolic function associated with maintaining energy balance at a high energy flux as compared to a low energy flux?
We will randomly assign 75 sedentary but healthy individuals to one of two exercise groups or a non-exercise group. We will follow the individuals for 6 months during the intervention period. Both groups will maintain weight by matching energy intake and expenditure (thus the exercise group will consume more calories).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
81
Comparison of high, medium and low energy flux groups with all groups matching energy intake and expenditure
Public Health Research Center, University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Changes in anthropometrics
Changes in lean and fat mass
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
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