Impact of exercise intervention on physiological parameters (n=54)
| Characteristic | Baseline (median (IQR) or mean (SD)) | End of intervention (median (IQR) or mean (SD)) | Mean difference (95% CI) | Z statistic | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 91.5 (78.9–98.0) | 89.5 (77.8–97.6) | −3.29 | 0.001 | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 31.0 (5.1) | 30.9 (5.2) | −0.18 (−0.44 to 0.09) | 0.194 | |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 134.6 (15.7) | 129.2 (13.1) | −5.4 (2.84 to 7.96) | <0.001 | |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 81.1 (9.7) | 79.6 (9.6) | −1.5 (−3.9 to 0.83) | 0.2 | |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | 74.9 (12.9) | 74.1 (12.3) | −0.8 (−2.87 to 1.24) | 0.429 |