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Effects Of Weight Loss Induced By Eight-Week Orlistat Therapy On Maximal Work Production Capacity In Obese Females, Oğuz Özçeli̇k, Hali̇l Doğan, Haluk Keleşti̇mur
Effects Of Weight Loss Induced By Eight-Week Orlistat Therapy On Maximal Work Production Capacity In Obese Females, Oğuz Özçeli̇k, Hali̇l Doğan, Haluk Keleşti̇mur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of weight loss induced by pharmacotherapy combined with a hypocaloric diet for a period of 8-weeks on maximal work (Wmax) production capacity and aerobic fitness in obese patients. Twelve obese females were put on an integrated energy restricted diet with orlistat supplement 3 x 120 mg/day. Each patient performed 3 incremental ramp exercise tests using an electromagnetically braked cycle ergometer: one at onset, one at the end of 4-weeks and one at the end of the 8-weeks to determine Wmax production capacity. The first 4-week therapy period resulted in a …