Effects of Hybrid-Type Multicomponent Exercise Training on Cardiopulmonary Capacity, Resting Metabolic Rate, and Muscle Strength Following Bariatric Surgery - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of Hybrid-Type Multicomponent Exercise Training on Cardiopulmonary Capacity, Resting Metabolic Rate, and Muscle Strength Following Bariatric Surgery

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  • Burke Koksalan

  • Aslı Nur Bahar

  • Omer Gunal

  • Ozgur Kasimay

  • Nurper Ozbar

  • Asim Cingi

  • Dilek Gogas Yavuz

  • Alexios Batrakoulis

  • Meral Kucuk Yetgin

  • May 14, 2026

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    Bariatric surgery positively impacts body composition, physical function, and metabolic parameters, but patients often exhibit low activity levels postoperatively.

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    Hybrid exercise programs combining resistance and cardiovascular training enhance muscle activation and adherence, crucial for post-bariatric surgery recovery.

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    A 4-month home-based hybrid exercise program was studied to assess its effects on muscle strength, resting metabolic rate, and body composition after bariatric surgery.

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    Participants in the study were 20 adults who underwent sleeve gastrectomy, with assessments conducted at baseline and after the exercise intervention.

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    Results indicated that exercise post-bariatric surgery effectively reduces body weight and waist circumference, with the best outcomes from combined exercise programs.

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