Table 1

List of outcome measures and other data extracted from included studies

DataTypeUnits
Body massOutcomekg
Body mass indexOutcomekg/m2
Waist circumferenceOutcomecm
Fat massOutcome%
Fat massOutcomekg
Lean body massOutcomekg
Visceral fatOutcomecm
Subcutaneous fatOutcomecm
Total cholesterolOutcomemg/dL
HDLOutcomemg/dL
LDLOutcomemg/dL
TriglyceridesOutcomemg/dL
Fasting glucoseOutcomemg/dL
Fasting insulinOutcomeµU/mL
HOMA-IROutcome
Systolic blood pressureOutcomemm Hg
AdiponectinOutcomeμg/mL
LeptinOutcomeμg/mL
Session durationCovariateMinutes
Programme durationCovariateWeeks
Session frequencyCovariateSessions per week
Exercise modalityCovariateType of activity
YearYear of publicationYear
  • HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HOMA-IR, homeostatic model assessment; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.