Weight loss-induced reduction in physical activity recovers during weight maintenance.

Background: Weight loss due to a negative energy balance is considered to be accompanied by a decrease in physical activity.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a decrease in physical activity is sustained during weight maintenance.

Design: Subjects were 20 men and 31 women [mean (±SD) age: 42 ± 8 y; BMI (in kg/m(2)): 31.