Hybrid Exercise After Bariatric Surgery

This quick quiz looks at what happened when adults followed a hybrid exercise plan after bariatric surgery. The key question is whether training changed strength and fitness, even as body composition kept shifting.

After bariatric surgery, how did a hybrid exercise program affect the physical and metabolic health of adults compared to a control group?

A) The exercise program prevented all early postoperative reductions in resting metabolic rate and lean body mass.
B) The exercise program did not change the body composition or muscle strength compared to the control group.
C) The exercise program provided associated benefits by improving muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical activity levels.
D) The exercise program only resulted in increased physical activity levels, but no impact on muscle strength or cardiovascular fitness.

The Lab Notebook

Researchers compared a hybrid exercise group against a control group after sleeve gastrectomy.

They measured muscle strength, body composition, skeletal muscle index, VO2peak, and resting metabolic rate.

The exercise group improved strength, fitness, and physical activity, even though it did not prevent early reductions in lean mass or RMR.

Why it matters: Exercise builds strength and boosts post-surgery function.

Published May 15, 2026