http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3031 2026-03-28T10:41:14Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/66 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