Am J Med August 2011 PMID 21787904

Isolated aerobic exercise and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Adrian Thorogood, Salvatore Mottillo, Avi Shimony, Kristian B Filion, Lawrence Joseph, Jacques Genest, Louise Pilote, Paul Poirier, Ernesto L Schiffrin, Mark J Eisenberg

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The group shows strong alignment that isolated aerobic exercise yields only modest weight loss, exemplified by posts highlighting specific figures such as 1.6 kg weight reduction over 6 months. The tone combines factual references and evaluative comments, suggesting they are thoughtfully engaging with the implications of the findings for health practices.

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Most discussions acknowledge that isolated aerobic exercise results in modest weight loss, showing general agreement on the study's findings.

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The conversations reflect an awareness that this research influences perspectives on exercise and weight loss strategies, but with varying emphasis on practical implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 14 randomized controlled trials involving 1,847 participants to assess the effectiveness of isolated aerobic exercise programs (lasting 6 to 12 months) on weight loss and waist circumference reduction in overweight and obese individuals.
  • The findings indicated that 6-month aerobic exercise programs led to modest weight loss (~1.6 kg) and waist circumference reduction (~2.1 cm), with similar modest effects observed in 12-month programs (~1.7 kg weight loss and ~1.95 cm waist reduction).
  • Overall, isolated aerobic exercise alone was found to produce only modest benefits in weight loss and waist reduction, suggesting it may not be highly effective as a standalone weight loss strategy, but could still provide some health benefits, especially when combined with dietary interventions.]

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おくと@恋活科指導医
@Oct10_2020 · X

メタアナリシス論文https://t.co/7NYglMW0GM 有酸素運動運動は6か月で体重1.6kg減るけど、12か月やっても6か月やるのと変わらない。 結論としては「長期的には有酸素運動は健康にはいいが、体重を減らす方法としては有用ではない」

Jun 16, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,453 followers View post →
Rock
@Rock_AssetMgmt · X

@con_HappyLH Isolated aerobic exercise and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Med. 2011 Aug;124(8):747-55. 有酸素運動のみの減量は難しいので食事と無酸素運動も頑張れというエビデンスですよね。 もちろん有酸素運動も負荷を上げれば減りますよね。

Oct 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 589 followers View post →
"Dr.T"【公式】
@t_jitakudiet · X

@Oct10_2020 https://t.co/sW36YoNpPa こちらとかどうでしょうか

Jun 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 238 followers View post →
Paul Hough
@the_hough · X

@Biomechanics_LT @philipippy @garytaubes @SamueleMarcora @whsource @KevinH_PhD I’m referring to the body of research. In general, exercise interventions alone produce small weight loss effects unless a very large volume of exercise is done https://t.co/15pytUtAss

Feb 8, 2021 · 1 like · 2,015 followers View post →
Dr Shiivv
@shiv_twitts · X

Another study showing isolated aerobic exercise is not effective in weight loss: https://t.co/tvGenhC4A9

Oct 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,524 followers View post →
おくと@恋活科指導医
@Oct10_2020 · X

RT @Oct10_2020: メタアナリシス論文https://t.co/7NYglMW0GM 有酸素運動運動は6か月で体重1.6kg減るけど、12か月やっても6か月やるのと変わらない。 結論としては「長期的には有酸素運動は健康にはいいが、体重を減らす方法としては有用では…

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,453 followers View post →

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Rock
@Rock_AssetMgmt · X

@con_HappyLH Isolated aerobic exercise and weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Med. 2011 Aug;124(8):747-55. 有酸素運動のみの減量は難しいので食事と無酸素運動も頑張れというエビデンスですよね。 もちろん有酸素運動も負荷を上げれば減りますよね。

Oct 14, 2023 · 2 likes · 589 followers View post →
Dr Shiivv
@shiv_twitts · X

Another study showing isolated aerobic exercise is not effective in weight loss: https://t.co/tvGenhC4A9

Oct 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,524 followers View post →
Paul Hough
@the_hough · X

@Biomechanics_LT @philipippy @garytaubes @SamueleMarcora @whsource @KevinH_PhD I’m referring to the body of research. In general, exercise interventions alone produce small weight loss effects unless a very large volume of exercise is done https://t.co/15pytUtAss

Feb 8, 2021 · 1 like · 2,015 followers View post →
meke
@Mekemimi · X

RT @Oct10_2020: メタアナリシス論文https://t.co/7NYglMW0GM 有酸素運動運動は6か月で体重1.6kg減るけど、12か月やっても6か月やるのと変わらない。 結論としては「長期的には有酸素運動は健康にはいいが、体重を減らす方法としては有用では…

Jun 24, 2020 · 2 shares · 407 followers View post →
おくと@恋活科指導医
@Oct10_2020 · X

RT @Oct10_2020: メタアナリシス論文https://t.co/7NYglMW0GM 有酸素運動運動は6か月で体重1.6kg減るけど、12か月やっても6か月やるのと変わらない。 結論としては「長期的には有酸素運動は健康にはいいが、体重を減らす方法としては有用では…

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,453 followers View post →
おくと@恋活科指導医
@Oct10_2020 · X

メタアナリシス論文https://t.co/7NYglMW0GM 有酸素運動運動は6か月で体重1.6kg減るけど、12か月やっても6か月やるのと変わらない。 結論としては「長期的には有酸素運動は健康にはいいが、体重を減らす方法としては有用ではない」

Jun 16, 2020 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,453 followers View post →
"Dr.T"【公式】
@t_jitakudiet · X

@Oct10_2020 https://t.co/sW36YoNpPa こちらとかどうでしょうか

Jun 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 238 followers View post →