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A study to compare perception of weight training as an equally useful and proper exercise modality as compared to walking in obese men

Background This study was intended to evaluate perception of the young adult obese men towards weight training as a proper and useful modality as compared to walking.

Methods The study was a questionnaire based and conducted in a weight management clinic in Maharashtra state, India. Obese men between 18-40 years of age during their first visit were studied for their perception about weight training.

Results There was no significant difference between the scores with walking and weight training.

Conclusions Our results clearly indicate that weight training is perceived to be an equally proper and useful modality of exercise as compared with walking amongst obese men.