Resistance training effectiveness on body composition and body weight outcomes in individuals with overweight and obesity across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Pedro Lopez, Dennis R Taaffe, Daniel A Galvão, Robert U Newton, Elisa R Nonemacher, Victória M Wendt, Renata N Bassanesi, Douglas J P Turella, Anderson Rech

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Abstract

To systematically review and analyze the effects of resistance-based exercise programs on body composition, regional adiposity, and body weight in individuals with overweight/obesity across the lifespan. Using PRISMA guidelines, randomized controlled trials were searched in nine electronic databases up to December 2020. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects model. One-hundred sixteen articles describing 114 trials (n = 4184 participants) were included. Interventions involving resistance training and caloric restriction were the most effective for reducing body fat percentage (ES = -3.8%, 95% CI: -4.7 to -2.9%, p 
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere13428
JournalObesity Reviews
Volume23
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2022
Externally publishedYes

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