NCT04372771

Comparing Diet and Exercise Approaches in Women

Comparison of Two Diet and Exercise Approaches on Weight Loss and Health Outcomes in Obese Women

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (actual)
• Sponsor: Texas A&M University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether following a Curves high protein/low fat diet (30% carbohydrate, 45% protein, 25% fat) for 30-days several times during 16 weeks of participating in the Curves fitness program promotes stepwise reductions in body weight, improvements in body composition and/or improvements in markers of fitness and health better than following the Weight Watchers Momentum Program for the same time period.

Detailed description

The Curves International fitness and weight loss program has become a very popular means of promoting health and fitness among women. The program involves a 30-minute circuit training program and a weight management program involving periods of moderate caloric restriction (1,200 to 1,600 calories per day) followed by short periods of higher caloric intake (2,600 calories per day). The program is designed to promote a gradual reduction in body fat while increasing strength and muscle mass/tone. Researchers in the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A\&M University have conducted an extensive study on the effectiveness and safety of the Curves fitness and diet program. Results of this initial study have shown that the program promotes weight loss, improves markers of health, and improves fitness. The Weight Watchers program is another popular weight loss program. It provides a systematic approach to diet and exercise throughout the weight-loss process. Consequently we are interested in comparing the efficacy of both programs to one another. The purpose of this study is to determine whether following a Curves high protein/low fat diet (30% carbohydrate, 45% protein, 25% fat) for 30-days several times during 16 weeks of participating in the Curves fitness program promotes stepwise reductions in body weight, improvements in body composition and/or improvements in markers of fitness and health better than following the Weight Watchers Momentum Program for the same time period.

Conditions

• Diet Modification

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Curves Circuit	The Curves Circuit consists performing 13 hydraulic resistance exercise machines that utilize bidirectional resistance that work all major muscle groups. These are interspersed with floor-based calisthenic exercises designed to maintain an elevated heart rate.
OTHER	Weight Watchers	The Weight Watchers program encourages one to increase physical activity.

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-04-19
• Primary completion: 2012-03-22
• Completion: 2012-03-22
• First posted: 2020-05-04
• Last updated: 2020-05-04