| Methods |
DESIGN: Parallel; Randomisation method not stated
BLINDING:
patients ‐ not stated
caregivers ‐ not stated
outcome assessors ‐ not stated
DURATION OF INTERVENTION: 14 weeks
DROPOUTS: none
Analysis by treatment received |
| Participants |
COUNTRY: USA
n: 16
AGE: N=41.2 years
MALES=all
WEIGHT ENTRY CRITERIA: WHR>1.02
EXCLUSION CRITERIA: non‐ hyper insulinaemic, non‐sedentary, non‐ dyslipidaemic, normotensive |
| Interventions |
INTERVENTION 1 (n=8): 60 mins of aerobic exercise (30 minutes each of cycle ergometry and treadmill walking) at 60‐70 % maximum heart rate for 3 days a week
INTERVENTION 2 (n=8): endurance training as above + resistance weights for 8‐12 sets at intensity of 75% 1RM
FOLLOW‐UP: 14 weeks |
| Outcomes |
BODY MEASURES: weight loss (kg), % body fat, WHR, body composition
OTHER: electrolytes strength testing |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
