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The Effects of a Home-based Resistance Training Programme on Body Composition and Muscle Function During Weight Loss in People With Overweight or Obesity: a Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial

The overall aim of this study is to investigate the effects of home-based resistance exercise programme on changes in body composition and strength during weight loss, in people living with obesity or overweight.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obesity or overweight (BMI ≥ 25kg/m2).
• Passing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-q+)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently take part in more than 1.5 hours of structured exercise per week.
• Having recently (<6 months) taken part in any resistance exercise training, taking any medications known to affect weight loss.
• Actively engaged in a weight loss programme, having lost more than 2kg weight in the last 6 months.
• Any other reason which would limit ability to perform the exercises and outcome measurements safely.