Effect of Leg Support on Body Fat Reduction: A Pilot Study on an Older Woman Undertaking Aerobic Exercise.

2021 
Physical exercise limits fat mass and prevents obesity, and aerobic exercise promotes lipid consumption. We studied a woman aged 62 years who did not exercise regularly. She wore four types of experimental support pants of different leg lengths and undertook 30 min of aerobic exercise at between 10 and 60 W, in sequential 6-min bursts. Her respiratory metabolism and heart rate were measured using a bicycle ergometer. Respiratory metabolism in a sitting position was measured while wearing each type of support for 6 min. Tights and pants reduced body fat during aerobic exercise at light loads and leggings increased the rate of reduction at light and heavy loads. We conclude that support wear aids the loss of body fat while sedentary and during light exercise and that leggings help reduce body fat during light and heavy exercise.
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