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The Role of Individualized Exercise Prescription in Obesity Management—Case Study

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  • Márton Dvorák

    (Department of Health Sciences and Sport Medicine, University of Physical Education, 1123 Budapest, Hungary
    YourPowerMed Health Center, 1015 Budapest, Hungary)

  • Miklós Tóth

    (Department of Health Sciences and Sport Medicine, University of Physical Education, 1123 Budapest, Hungary
    Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
    Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Pongrác Ács

    (Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
    Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary)

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity, or adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD), is one of the most common health risk factors nowadays. Regular exercise—part of complex lifestyle medicine program—is effective treatment for obesity but is still underestimated. Monitoring andindividualization by an exercise professional is needed to define the accurate dose effect. Materials and Methods: The 30-week lifestyle change program of a 65-year-old male patient (body mass index (BMI) 43.8 kg/m 2 ) was followed by a medical doctor, exercise physiologist, and nutritionist. Over regular controls and blood tests, each training activity was measured with a heart rate monitor watch, and a diet diary was written. Results: Bodyweight decreased by 24.1 kg (18.4%) and BMI to 35.8 kg/m 2 . Decreased resting heart rate (from 72 bpm to 63 bpm), diastolic blood pressure (from 72 mmHg to 67 mmHg), and increased systolic blood pressure (from 126 mmHg to 135 mmHg) were reported, besides the reduction in antihypertensive and antidiabetic medicines. Blood test results and fitness level improved, and daily steps and time spent training increased. Conclusions: Lifestyle medicine with professional support is an effective and long-term treatment for ABCD. Individualized exercise and nutritional therapy are essential, and wearable technology with telemedicine consultation also has an important role.

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  • Márton Dvorák & Miklós Tóth & Pongrác Ács, 2021. "The Role of Individualized Exercise Prescription in Obesity Management—Case Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-6, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:22:p:12028-:d:680417
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    1. Justin M Vinneau & Brooke M Huibregtse & Thomas M Laidley & Joshua A Goode & Jason D Boardman & Deborah Carr, 2021. "Mortality and Obesity Among U.S. Older Adults: The Role of Polygenic Risk," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 76(2), pages 343-347.
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