Table 1

Changes in body composition at the postprogramme time point (4 months) and at follow-up (12 months)*

ControlInterventionChanges†95% CIP value
Weight (kg)Baseline91.2 (0.5)91.1 (0.4)
Postprogramme91.5 (0.5)86.8 (0.5)−4.7−6.1 to -3.3<0.001
12 months92.2 (0.5)86.8 (0.5)−5.3−6.9 to -3.8<0.001
BMI (kg/m2)Baseline31.0 (0.2)31.0 (0.2)
Postprogramme31.1 (0.2)29.5 (0.2)−1.6−2.1 to -1.1<0.001
12 months31.2 (0.2)29.5 (0.2)−1.7−2.2 to -1.2<0.001
Waist circumference (cm)Baseline103.2 (0.6)103.1 (0.6)
Postprogramme104.3 (0.6)99.4 (0.6)−4.9−6.8 to -3.0<0.001
12 months104.9 (0.7)99.5 (0.7)−5.4−7.6 to -3.3<0.001
Fat mass (kg)Baseline29.7 (0.4)29.6 (0.4)
Postprogramme30.1 (0.4)26.3 (0.4)−3.8−5.1 to -2.6<0.001
12 months30.7 (0.4)26.6 (0.4)−4.1−5.4 to -2.8<0.001
Fat mass (%)Baseline33.1 (0.3)33.1 (0.3)
Postprogramme33.3 (0.3)30.7 (0.3)−2.6−3.6 to -1.7<0.001
12 months33.9 (0.3)30.9 (0.3)−3.1−4.1 to −2.1<0.001
Android fat (kg)Baseline2.75 (0.05)2.76 (0.05)
Postprogramme2.78 (0.05)2.30 (0.05)−0.49−0.64 to -0.33<0.001
12 months2.85 (0.06)2.39 (0.05)−0.46−0.63 to -0.30<0.001
Fat-free mass (kg)Baseline60.2 (0.2)60.2 (0.2)
Postprogramme59.9 (0.2)59.3 (0.2)−0.7−1.5 to 0.10.085
12 months59.7 (0.3)59.1 (0.2)−0.6−1.5 to 0.20.118
Fat-free mass (%)Baseline66.0 (0.3)65.9 (0.3)
Postprogramme65.6 (0.3)68.2 (0.3)2.61.6 to 3.6<0.001
12 months66.5 (0.3)68.2 (0.3)2.81.8 to 3.9<0.001
  • Data are presented as estimated means (SE) from linear mixed models.

  • *All models were adjusted for baseline values and sex.

  • †Differences between groups in changes within group (postprogramme/12 monthsintervention – baselineintervention) - (postprogramme/12 monthscontrol – baselinecontrol).