“No pain, no gain” is a mantra most men have heard somewhere in the course of growing up. While the “no gain” might apply to their weight, most men understand it more in terms of physical results, such as benching more reps or running more miles or showcasing six-pack abs.
But it appears that men are starting to tune into the softer benefits of exercise as well. A Stanford University study divided 264 overweight men and women into two groups: those participating in a diet-only weight-loss program and those in a diet-plus-exercise program. The goal was to evaluate the benefits exercise might provide. Compared with men in the diet-only group, men in the diet- plus-exercise program reported feeling less hungry and were better able to follow the diet. The researchers found those results very encouraging, as the newfound benefits are predictive of sustained weight-loss success.
But it appears that men are starting to tune into the softer benefits of exercise as well. A Stanford University study divided 264 overweight men and women into two groups: those participating in a diet-only weight-loss program and those in a diet-plus-exercise program. The goal was to evaluate the benefits exercise might provide. Compared with men in the diet-only group, men in the diet- plus-exercise program reported feeling less hungry and were better able to follow the diet. The researchers found those results very encouraging, as the newfound benefits are predictive of sustained weight-loss success.
Comments
Post a Comment