| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: not reported
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 18
Sample: obese, recently completed dietary program
Age: mean 61 years (SE 1)
Inclusion criteria: aged 55‐70 years, a BMI before weight loss of > 32 kg/m squared, no signs, symptoms or history of heart disease, non‐diabetic, non‐smoker, resting blood pressure <160/90 mm Hg, no symptoms that would preclude safe participation in an exercise program
Exclusion criteria: not reported |
| Interventions |
PRT versus aerobic
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 4UL, 3LL
Equipment: machines (Universal Gym)
Intensity: 50‐80% of 1RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/ sets: 8/3
Program duration: 12 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: not reported
2. Aerobic Training Group: exercised 3 times per week on a motorised treadmill at approximately 50% of maximum aerobic uptake for 20‐60 minutes per session |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1RM)
Aerobic capacity
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
Data from PRT and aerobic training group were compared |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
