Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R01DK126814-05
Does When You Exercise Matter? A Randomized Trial Comparing the Effect of Morning versus Evening Aerobic Exercise on Weight Loss and Compensatory Behaviors
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver
Award Amount
$646,902.00
Ceiling
$646,902.00
Awarded
July 14, 2025
Identifier
5R01DK126814-05
This award funds a randomized trial to compare the effects of morning versus evening aerobic exercise on weight loss and compensatory behaviors in adults with overweight or obesity, aiming to identify if exercise timing influences weight loss efficacy.
Description
A 7-month randomized trial with adults with overweight or obesity, comparing morning versus evening supervised aerobic exercise (2000 kcal/week), followed by a 6-month follow-up. The study measures changes in body weight, body composition, energy intake, appetite, energy expenditure, physical activity, sedentary time, meal timing, and sleep to determine the effect of exercise timing on weight loss and compensatory behaviors.