Keith P Gennuso1, Keith M Thraen-Borowski2, Tanya R Schlam3, Tara L LaRowe4, Michael C Fiore3, Timothy B Baker3, Lisa H Colbert2. 1. Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 507A Warf Office Building, 610 Walnut St, Madison, WI 53726, USA. Electronic address: gennuso@wisc.edu. 2. Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2057 Gymnasium-Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706, USA. 3. Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1930 Monroe St, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53711, USA; Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1930 Monroe St, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53711, USA. 4. Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1100 Delaplaine Ct, Madison, WI 53714, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether smokers' physical activity is related to weight change following a quit attempt. METHOD: Data were analyzed for participants (n=683) of a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of different smoking cessation pharmacotherapies (Wisconsin, 2005-2008). Activity (assessed via pedometry) and body weight were measured in the days surrounding the quit day and again one year later, at which time 7-day point-prevalence abstinence from smoking was assessed. We examined the effects of quitting, physical activity, and their interaction, on a one-year weight change with relevant covariate adjustment. RESULTS:Participants were predominantly female (57%), 46 ± 11 years of age (mean ± SD), and took 7544 ± 3606 steps/day at baseline. Of those who quit, 87% gained weight. A main effect was found for quitting (p<0.001), but not physical activity (p=0.06). When pattern of activity was examined across the 1-year study period, quitters who decreased their physical activity had significantly greater weight gain than quitters who increased their physical activity (p<0.01) or maintained a high level of activity (p=0.02). CONCLUSION:Physical activity is associated with an attenuation of the weight gain that often occurs after quitting smoking.
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OBJECTIVE: To examine whether smokers' physical activity is related to weight change following a quit attempt. METHOD: Data were analyzed for participants (n=683) of a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of different smoking cessation pharmacotherapies (Wisconsin, 2005-2008). Activity (assessed via pedometry) and body weight were measured in the days surrounding the quit day and again one year later, at which time 7-day point-prevalence abstinence from smoking was assessed. We examined the effects of quitting, physical activity, and their interaction, on a one-year weight change with relevant covariate adjustment. RESULTS:Participants were predominantly female (57%), 46 ± 11 years of age (mean ± SD), and took 7544 ± 3606 steps/day at baseline. Of those who quit, 87% gained weight. A main effect was found for quitting (p<0.001), but not physical activity (p=0.06). When pattern of activity was examined across the 1-year study period, quitters who decreased their physical activity had significantly greater weight gain than quitters who increased their physical activity (p<0.01) or maintained a high level of activity (p=0.02). CONCLUSION: Physical activity is associated with an attenuation of the weight gain that often occurs after quitting smoking.
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