Coded characteristics of the studies
| Study | No | Age (years) | Exercise prescription | Mode | Research design | Treatment groups | Body composition | IPT ES | F/U ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Intensity based on maximal oxygen uptake. | |||||||||
| †Intensity based on heart rate. | |||||||||
| m, Males; f, females; NI, not included; F, frequency; I, intensity; D, duration; L, length; d/wk−1, days a week; RCT, randomised controlled design; CT, controlled design; NC, no control; Ex, exercise; NA, not applicable; HC, Harpenden skinfold calipers; BM, behavioural modification; IPT, immediately after exercise; F/U, follow up; ES, effect size. | |||||||||
| Epstein et al10 | 28 | 8–12 | F- NI | Aerobics | RCT | Diet + BM + Ex | NI | 1.34 | 0.20 |
| I- NI | |||||||||
| D- NI | No Ex | ||||||||
| L- NI | |||||||||
| Epstein et al11 | 17 | Mean=4.0 | F- 1 day/week | Walking | NC | NA | NI | 0.90 | 0.97 |
| I- NI | |||||||||
| D- NI | |||||||||
| L- 10 weeks | |||||||||
| Epstein et al12 | 19 | 8–12 | F- 3 days/week | Walking | RCT | Diet only | NI | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| I- 60–75%* | Diet + Ex | ||||||||
| D- 60 min | |||||||||
| L- 8 weeks | |||||||||
| Reybrouck et al13 | 3 | 5.1–12.11 | F- 7 days/week | Aerobics | CT | Diet only | NI | 0.92 | 0.60 |
| I- 250 kcal/ses | Diet + Ex | ||||||||
| D- varied | |||||||||
| L- 4 months | |||||||||
| Sothern et al14 | 15 | 7–12 | F- NI | Aerobics + strength + flexibility | CT | C = walking only | Skinfold triceps & subscapular HC | 1.40 | 1.49 |
| I- 55–65%* | |||||||||
| D- 30–45 min | |||||||||
| L- 10 weeks | |||||||||
| Sothern et al15 | 19 | 7–17 | F- NI | Aerobics + strength + flexibility | NC | NA | Skinfold triceps & subscapular HC | 1.35 | 1.34 |
| I- 55–65%* | |||||||||
| D- NI | |||||||||
| L- 10–20 weeks | |||||||||
| Sothern et al16 | 87 | 7–17 | F- NI | Aerobics + strength + flexibility | NC | NA | Skinfold triceps & subscapular HC | 0.82 | 0.73 |
| 39m | I- varied | ||||||||
| 48f | D- 30–45 min | ||||||||
| L- 10–20 weeks | |||||||||
| Sothern et al17 | 48 | 7–17 | F- 1–6days/week | Aerobics | NC | NA | Skinfold triceps & subscapular HC | 1.30 | 1.27 |
| I- 45–55%† | |||||||||
| D- 30–45 min | |||||||||
| L- 10–30 weeks | |||||||||