Figure 1.

Flowchart of the study protocol. Abbreviations: CV, cardiovascular; WC, waist circumference; HC, hip circumference; SAD, sagittal abdomen diameter; ECG, electrocardiogram; TTE, transthoracic echocardiogram; IMT, intima-media thickness; BP, blood pressure; PWV, pulse wave velocity; AET, aerobic exercise training; W, walking; NW, Nordic walking; RET, resistance exercise training; QoL, quality of life; PE, physical exercise; PA, physical activity; IPAQ, International Physical Activity Questionnaire; SAQ-7, Seattle Angina Questionnaire-7; SF-36, Short Form Health Survey-36.