Physical activity strategies for long-term weight management
| Organization (y) | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| ACSM (2009)54) | After weight loss, weight maintenance is improved with PA >250 min/wk. Some studies support the value of ~200- to 300-min/wk PA during weight maintenance to reduce weight regain after weight loss, and it seems that “more is better.’’ |
| AHA/ACC/TOS (2013)35) | High levels of physical activity (>200 min/wk) are associated with better weight maintenance over time. |
| EASO OMTF (2019)36) | Regular physical activity decreases weight regain and the risk of weight cycling after weight loss. At least 150 min/wk moderate aerobic PA, combined with 2–3 sessions of resistance exercise, recover pleasure to move, decrease physical inactivity. |
| Obesity Canada (2020)53) | Aerobic physical activity (30–60 min of moderate to vigorous intensity most days of the wk) can be considered for adults aiming to maintenance of fat-free mass during weight loss/weight maintenance after weight loss. For adults living with overweight or obesity, resistance training may promote weight maintenance or modest increases in muscle mass or fat-free mass and mobility. |
| KSSO (2022)6) | For weight loss, it is recommended to perform aerobic exercise for at least 150 min per wk, 3–5 times a wk and resistance exercise using large muscle groups, 2–3 times a wk. It is recommended to use a combination of diet, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy for weight maintenance after weight loss. |
ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine; PA, physical activity; AHA, American Heart Association; ACC, American College of Cardiology; TOS, The Obesity Society; EASO, The European Association for the Study of Obesity; OMTF, Obesity Management Task Force; KSSO, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.