Progressive Metabolic Adaptations to Low Intensity Exercise Training and Weight Loss

During the first 12 weeks of the study, subjects will adhere to an exercise training program while maintaining their original body weight. The exercise training program will entail the following: 40min/session, \~50% of their maximal aerobic capacity (approximately 100-110 beats per min), 5-6 days/week

After the first 12 weeks in the study, subjects will continue with the same exercise program, but then they will be placed on a reduced calorie diet until they lose exactly 10% of their original body weight