Effects of exercise on body fat percentage and cardiorespiratory fitness in sedentary adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sedentary behavior is increasingly prevalent worldwide and associated with numerous health concerns including obesity and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of various exercise interventions on body fat percentage and cardiorespiratory fitness in sedentary adults.

Methods

A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted. Comprehensive searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases through December 10, 2024. All retrieved literature was imported into EndNote 21 for duplicate removal, and two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data. Study quality was assessed using the ROB2 tool. Primary outcomes included body fa

SUBMITTER: Huang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310449 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature