Table 2.
Functional Capacity Outcomes of Intervention Groups in the Included Studies (n = 15)
| Type of Supervised PA | Study (Year) | Functional Capacity Measure | Functional Capacity Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobics | Baigis (2002) | VO2max Diary, DASI, MOS-HIV, SIP |
Ø Ø |
| Galantino (2005) | Sit-up Stair climbing |
↑ ↑ |
|
| McDermott (2016) | VO2max, treadmill time, light/moderate/vigorous PA | Ø | |
| Terry (2006) | Peak HR, BMI, BP | Ø | |
| Progressive Resistance Training | Agin (2001) | 1-RM SF-36 |
↑ Ø |
| Strawford (1999) | 1-RM | ↑ | |
| Aerobics + Progressive Resistance Training | Dolan (2006) | VO2max, Bike time, 6MWT Change in strength Exit interview questions |
↑ ↑ ↑ |
| Driscoll (2004) | BP, Exercise time Change in strength 1& 2 |
↑ ↑, Ø |
|
| Dudgeon (2012) | Change in strength | ↑ | |
| Farinatti (2010) | BMI Heart rate, 12-RM, Sit and reach |
Ø ↑ |
|
| Fillipas (2006) | Heart rate HRQoL |
↑ Ø |
|
| Ogalha (2011) | BMI, Resting HR VO2max, MET Change in muscle mass, SF-36 |
Ø, ↑ ↑ ↑ |
|
| Perez-Moreno (2007) | Workload, Peak HR, Decline HR 6-RM |
↑ ↑ |
|
| Yoga + Meditation | Agarwal (2015) | SF-36 | Ø |
| Cade (2010) | SF-36 | Ø | |
| T’ai Chi | Galantino (2005) | Forward reach Sit and reach | ↑ |
Note. Ø = no significant change in functional capacity; ↑ = significantly improved functional capacity; VO2max = maximal aerobic capacity; PA = physical activity; BMI = body mass index; DASI = Duke Activity Status Index; MOS-HIV = Medical Outcomes Study, HIV Health Survey; SIP = Sickness Impact Profile; HR = heart rate; BP = blood pressure; 1-RM = 1 repetition maximum; 6-RM = 6 repetition maximum; 12-RM = 12 repetition maximum; SF-36 = Medical Outcomes Study, 36-item Short Form Health Survey; 6MWT = 6-Minute Walk Test; Change in strength 1: leg curl, leg extension, lateral pull down, arm curl, chest press; Change in strength 2: leg press; HRQoL = Health Related Quality of Life; MET = metabolic equivalent.