Saturday, September 10, 2011

Research request: September 7, 2011


How much weight gain occurs per decade for men and for women?

"Per decade, the average six-foot-tall man gained about 3.3 pounds and about 3/4 inches around the waist."

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"The average weight gain per decade was about 4.5 kg in males and females aged 20 to 49 years. Among subjects aged 50 to 69 years, it was 1 kg in men and 2 kg in women, approximately."

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Does exercising with your friend make it easier to adhere to your exercise plan?

"The results show that older adults who were more physically active had a satisfactory level of social relations with their family (84.8%), friends (97%), and neighbors (96%)."

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"Experts agree that group exercise can be beneficial. People don't want to let their buddy or group down, which is terrific in terms of adherence to an exercise routine."

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"Exercise partners help keep you motivated. If you exercise alone, you might quit early, avoid adding weight or skip difficult workout days."

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