Treadmill walking economy is not affected by body fat and body mass index in adults

Abstract To determine whether body fat and body mass index (BMI) affect the energy cost of walking (Cw; J/kg/m), ventilation, and gas exchange data from 205 adults (115 females; percent body fat range = 3.0%–52.8%; BMI range = 17.5–43.2 kg/m2) were obtained at rest and during treadmill walking at 1....

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Main Authors: Wesley J. Tucker, Brandon J. Sawyer, Dharini M. Bhammar, Emma W. Ware, Siddhartha S. Angadi, Glenn A. Gaesser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-05-01
Series:Physiological Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.16023