Dieting May Lead to More Weight Loss, But Exercise Still Mandatory, Expert Says
Posted on: Monday, 23 January 2006, 06:00 CST
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Even though dieting is slightly more effective than exercise for weight loss, everyone should still exercise regularly, says Stan Reents, PharmD, a certified personal trainer and lifestyle counselor.
Obesity is a serious condition because it can lead to hypertension, stroke, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and many other major health problems, says Reents. He is the author of the text "Sport and Exercise Pharmacology" and creator of http://www.athleteinme.com/ .
"Studies show that dieting produces more weight loss than exercise," says Reents. "However, dieting offers none of the other benefits afforded by regular exercise, such as better muscular strength, stronger heart and bones, and a general good feeling."
"Although exercise won't lead to weight loss in everyone, it still should be considered an important part of everyone's lifestyle," says Reents, who is a tennis player and has competed in triathlons.
Data from the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show that 131 million Americans are overweight or obese. Every year, nearly 300,000 adults die of causes related to obesity. Obesity is also becoming a serious problem in children and adolescents.
"Most people don't realize how many hours of exercise are required to burn off 500 calories. That's why I created AthleteInMe.com," says Reents. "I want people to have a resource where they can obtain reliable, but readable, information on exercise."
AthleteInMe.com has a thorough review of the effects of exercise on weight loss. This information can be found in the story "Exercise and Obesity." The site also offers a novel "Restaurant Calorie Calculator" where users can determine how long they need to exercise to burn off the calories in specific menu items.
AthleteInMe, LLC is a privately held company based in Tampa, FL. AthleteInMe.com is a web site devoted to providing high-quality information on exercise, fitness, and training for consumers and athletes. For more information, contact: 813-907-2185, sales@athleteinme.com .
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Source: PRNewswire
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