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ABSTRACT: Objectives
Overweight and obesity are increasing in individuals over age 60 years. This systematic review quantifies the effect of exercise on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and lipids in overweight and obese individuals over the age of 60 years.Settings
Nine randomised controlled trials conducted in Brazil, Great Britain, Iceland, Japan and the USA compared aerobic and/or resistance exercise with a control group.Participants
Final analysis reviewed 1166 participants over the age of 60 years for 3-9 months.Primary outcome measures
This study reviewed the effects of exercise on BMI, WC and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).Results
Exercise produced a significant reduction in BMI (-1.01 kg/m(2), 95% CI -2.00 to -0.01) and WC (-3.09 cm, 95% CI -4.14 to -2.04) but not LDL cholesterol (-0.31 mg/dL, 95% CI -0.81 to 0.19). Analyses revealed substantial heterogeneity likely due to the type and intensity of exercise. Data on adverse effects were minimal. The overall level of evidence is moderate due to imprecision and heterogeneity.Conclusions
Exercise in overweight and obese older individuals improves anthropometric measures such as BMI and WC. The effect of exercise on serum lipids is unclear.
SUBMITTER: Kuhle CL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4067884 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kuhle Carol L CL Steffen Mark W MW Anderson Paul J PJ Murad Mohammad Hassan MH
BMJ open 20140613 6
<h4>Objectives</h4>Overweight and obesity are increasing in individuals over age 60 years. This systematic review quantifies the effect of exercise on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and lipids in overweight and obese individuals over the age of 60 years.<h4>Settings</h4>Nine randomised controlled trials conducted in Brazil, Great Britain, Iceland, Japan and the USA compared aerobic and/or resistance exercise with a control group.<h4>Participants</h4>Final analysis reviewed 1166 ...[more]