Efficacy of an online exercise program to improve weight management outcomes in individuals with obesity; A randomised trial

IF 2.9 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Clinical nutrition ESPEN Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI:10.1016/j.clnesp.2025.01.039

Sanit Wichansawakun , Wanwipa Srikhajonjit , Chomchanok Srichan , Jutamat Tonglim

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Abstract

Aims

To compare the efficacy of an online exercise programme with that of standard physical activity recommendations for weight management.

Methods

We conducted an unblinded randomised controlled trial involving individuals with obesity. The study group received dietary advice and participated in an online exercise programme, while the control group received dietary advice and exercise guidance via printed documents.

Results

Fifty-four participants completed the trial, with 27 in each group. The mean ages of the study and control groups were 34.11 ± 8.77 and 35.89 ± 10.61 years, respectively. The baseline body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, and fat-free mass were not significantly different between the groups. After 12 weeks of intervention, the study group showed a significant reduction in body weight and fat mass from 106.54 ± 21.81 to 104.59 ± 21.24 kg (P = 0.004) and 47.92 ± 14.14 to 46.32 ± 13.91 kg (P = 0.005), respectively. The control group also showed a significant reduction in body weight, fat mass, and waist circumference from 103.31 ± 22.2 to 101.3 ± 22.36 kg (P = 0.015), 46.03 ± 16.31 to 41.76 ± 13.57 kg (P = 0.04), and 113.42 ± 17.00 to 111.63 ± 17.29 cm (P = 0.033), respectively. However, no significant differences were observed in any of the parameters between the groups after 12 weeks of the intervention. The study group showed a higher rate of physical activity than the control group.

Conclusion

Online exercise programmes can promote weight reduction and engagement in physical activity among individuals with obesity.

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Clinical nutrition ESPEN NUTRITION & DIETETICS-

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期刊介绍： Clinical Nutrition ESPEN is an electronic-only journal and is an official publication of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN). Nutrition and nutritional care have gained wide clinical and scientific interest during the past decades. The increasing knowledge of metabolic disturbances and nutritional assessment in chronic and acute diseases has stimulated rapid advances in design, development and clinical application of nutritional support. The aims of ESPEN are to encourage the rapid diffusion of knowledge and its application in the field of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Published bimonthly, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN focuses on publishing articles on the relationship between nutrition and disease in the setting of basic science and clinical practice. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN is available to all members of ESPEN and to all subscribers of Clinical Nutrition.