Differential associations of walking and cycling with body weight, body fat and fat distribution - The ACTI-Cités Project
Obesity Facts Jun 25, 2018
Menai M, et al. - Researchers analyzed walking and cycling separately and in combination in relation to obesity markers (weight, BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat) in French adults. This investigation was conducted on 12,776 subjects whose data were analyzed. This research revealed important differences between walking and cycling in their relationship with obesity markers in men and women. Findings revealed that walking was linked with lower obesity markers, and the associations of combined walking and cycling with obesity markers appear to be more pronounced compared to only cycling in women. On the other hand, cycling, but not walking behaviors, was found to be linked with obesity markers in men. This study highlighted the importance of public health measures aimed at increasing active transportation in preventive strategies to tackle obesity.
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