Table 4.
Characteristics of the exercise protocols of the studies included in the systematic review.
| Study | Type of Intervention | Intensity/Progression (Weeks) | Volume | Frequency (Sessions Per Week) | Time (Minutes) | Length (Weeks) | Supervision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spence et al. (1990) | PRT | 100% 1 RM | 1 set 15 reps (unit 1) 3 sets 10 reps (unit 6) | 3 | NR | 6 | Yes |
| Sattler et al. (1999) | PRT | 70% 1 RM (2 weeks) 80% 1 RM (10 weeks) | 1 set 5-8 reps warm up 3 sets 8 reps | 3 | NR | 12 | Yes |
| Bhasin et al. (2000) | PRT | 60% 1 RM (4 weeks) 70-90% 1 RM (6 weeks) 7% UB & 12% LB (6 weeks) | 3 sets 12-15 reps 4 sets 4-6 reps 5 sets 4-6 reps | 3 | NR | 16 | NR |
| Shevitz et al. (2005) | PRT | Goal intensity of 80% 1 RM | 3 sets 8 reps | 3 | 30-60 | 12 | Yes |
| Smith et al. (2001) | AT | 60-80% VO2max | 30 min exercise | 3 | 30 | 12 | Yes |
| Terry et al. (2006) | AT | 70-85%HRmax | 15-min warm-up 30 min exercise 15 min cool down | 3 | 60 | 12 | Yes |
| Mutimura et al. (2008) | AT | 45% HRmax (3 weeks) 60% HRmax (6 weeks) 75% HRmax (15 weeks) | 15-min warm-up 45-60 min exercise 15 min cool down | 3 | 90 | 24 | Yes |
| Cade et al. (2010) | Yoga | The maximum rate of respirations would last 35-45s per static pose (asana) | 1. Alignment of muscle locks (bandhas) and controlled breathing (ujjayi). 2. Warm-up (5 min). 3. Sun salute A x3, salute B x1 (surya namaskara) (7 min). 4. Standing asanas (25 min). 5. Seated asanas (10 min). 6. Lying supine asanas (5 min). 7. Cool-down (7 min). |
2-3 | 60 | 20 | Yes |
AT = aerobic training; HRmax = maximum heart rate; HRR = heart rate reserve; LB = lower body; NR= not reported; PRT = progressive resistance training; RM = repetition maximum; Reps = repetitions; UB = upper body; VO2max = percent maximum volume of oxygen consumption.