Rugby Fans in Training New Zealand (RUFIT NZ): a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight men delivered through professional rugby clubs

Abstract Background A healthy lifestyle program that appeals to, and supports, overweight and obese New Zealand (NZ) European, Māori (indigenous) and Pasifika men to achieve weight loss is urgently needed. A pilot program inspired by the successful Football Fans in Training program but delivered via...

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Published in:	International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Main Authors:	Ralph Maddison, Elaine Anne Hargreaves, Yannan Jiang, Amanda Jane Calder, Sally Wyke, Cindy M. Gray, Kate Hunt, David Revalds Lubans, Helen Eyles, Nick Draper, Ihirangi Heke, Stephen Kara, Gerhard Sundborn, Claire Arandjus, Lan Gao, Peter Lee, Megumi Lim, Samantha Marsh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Physical activity Obesity Weight loss Men’s health Lifestyle intervention
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-022-01395-w