Walking, fitness, body composition and inch loss

Effect of caffeine consumption prior to walking exercise on body composition in overweight individuals

“…After 6 weeks of intervention, the results showed that there were no significant differences in WHR between groups at pre and post intervention and no significant changes after the intervention programme in all three groups. Bergman et al (1996) also failed to demonstrate any significant changes in hip circumference after an 8-week of exercise. Both findings might be partially explained by a possible increase of lean tissue in the measured areas although there was a decrease in body weight and percent of body fat.…”

“…Both findings might be partially explained by a possible increase of lean tissue in the measured areas although there was a decrease in body weight and percent of body fat. Walking could increase the strength and muscle size, masking any reduction in fat stores when circumference measures are taken (Bergman et al, 1996). CONCLUSIONS Both intervention program (brisk walking and brisk walking + caffeine consumption) resulted in a small but significantly lower body weight, BMI and percent of body fat among the overweight male participants.…”

“…Reduction of BMI after a prescribed exercise program was supported by the suggestion of Okita et al (2004), who found that after two months of aerobic exercise program ( 60% to 80% of the maximum heart rate) without caffeine supplementation resulted in a significant reduction of BMI (-1.2 kg/m 2 ). Another study demonstrated that BMI decreased significantly (from 28.7 ± 6.4 kg/m 2 to 28.2 ± 6.4 kg/m 2 ) after the participants participated in eight weeks of walking exercise program (Bergman et al, 1996). A change in BMI is directly proportionate with changes in body weight, i. e., a decrease in body weight will result in a reduction in BMI.…”

“…For example, brisk walking exercise for 16 weeks without caffeine consumption has reported a mean weight loss of 5.7 kg (Leon et al, 1979). Bergman et al (1996) reported that body weight decreased significantly during an 8-week walking program without caffeine consumption. In a study by Racette el al.…”