Abstract:Background:
Regular exercise is considered a key element to maintain weight loss, but its role to induce weight loss has been controversial.
Methods:
In this retrospective study of 7237 individuals attending a worksite wellness center from September 2008 to October 2011 to assess predictors of weight loss at 12 months after joining. Upon joining the wellness center, participants completed a survey that assessed for the presence of cardiovascular risk fa… Show more
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