DSpace Collection: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3031 2026-03-28T10:41:14Z 2026-03-28T10:41:14Z Energy expenditure of obese men walking with body weight support LaSala, Toni T. Cola, Jordan Figueroa, Michael A. Zipp, Genevieve Pinto http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/66 2020-12-28T16:52:46Z 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z Title: Energy expenditure of obese men walking with body weight support Authors: LaSala, Toni T.; Cola, Jordan; Figueroa, Michael A.; Zipp, Genevieve Pinto Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the effects of energy expenditure during walking at 100% to 75% while on a lower body positive pressure treadmill (LBPP) on energy expenditure in men classified as obese. Results: Total EE, EEFM, and EEFFM were significantly lower (p<.05) at 75% BW compared to 100% BW. Conclusion: Un weighting on the LBPP can is safe and can be used as an effective exercise modality to increase energy expenditure over time. 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z