Table 2.
The effect of exercise training on body weight, epididymal and retroperitoneal fat pad weight, and food intake in male Wistar rats
| Sedentary | Trained | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial body weight (g) | 248.5 ± 2.2 | 251.6 ± 2.7 |
| Final body weight (g) | 410.9 ± 4.8 | 389.4 ± 14.0 |
| Weight gain (g) | 162.4 ± 3.8 | 137.8 ± 13.8* |
| Epididymal fat pad (g) | 4.4 ± 0.2 | 3.4 ± 0.3* |
| Retroperitoneal fat pad (g) | 4.3 ± 0.4 | 2.0 ± 0.3* |
| Food intake (g (100 g body weight)−1) | 5.9 ± 0.2 | 6.4 ± 0.3 |
Data are presented as means ±s.e.m. for 8 per group.
*
P < 0.05 compared to sedentary values.