Table 2.
Effect size of exercise interventions on body composition and lipid profiles
| Factor | Study (n) | Subject (n) | SMD (95% CI) | P | I2 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 89 | 3,665 | 0.358 (0.213 to 0.503) | <0.001 | 75.9 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 78 | 3,682 | 0.533 (0.349 to 0.716) | <0.001 | 84.8 |
| Body fat (%) | 47 | 2,049 | 0.379 (0.246 to 0.512) | <0.001 | 44.3 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 75 | 3,516 | 0.666 (0.478 to 0.854) | <0.001 | 84.1 |
| TC (mg/dL) | 35 | 906 | 0.721 (0.228 to 1.214) | 0.004 | 94.5 |
| TG (mg/dL) | 56 | 2,226 | 0.603 (0.257 to 0.949) | <0.001 | 92.2 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 49 | 1,994 | 0.406 (0.238 to 0.573) | <0.001 | 65.3 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 57 | 2,270 | −0.222 (−0.495 to 0.052) | 0.112 | 88.7 |
SMD, standardized mean difference; CI, confidence interval; BMI, body mass index; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglyceride; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein.