フィットネスクラブにおける行動療法を用いた肥満改善プログラムの有効性

抄録

During a six-month period, a weight reduction program using behavior therapy was conducted for elderly women at a fitness club. Participants were divided into three groups: (1) Group 1, underwent behavior modification: (2) Group2; underwent nutritional education and traditional exercise guidance, and (3) Group 3, undertook neither behavioral modification nor nutritional education. The results indicated that a significant reduction in weight and fat free mass, as well as an increase in physical fitness was observed in the behavior modification group compared to Group 2 that did not undergo behavior modification. Behavior modification improved the attendance in the programmed, reduced the role of snacks as a proportion of total energy intake and promoted exercise outside the fitness club. Moreover, after terminating the program, continued use of the fitness club was significantly higher in the behavior modification group. The frequency of using the fitness club and weight maintenance after the terminating the program was negatively correlated. (r= -.68, p<.001)