What should be the preferred exercise modality for overweight and obese individuals? Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a global epidemic with profound consequences for individuals and societies. Physical exercise is important to weight reduction and weight loss maintenance. However, results on what the most effective type of exercise are unclear. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effects of various exercise modalities with and without caloric restriction on body composition and metabolic health outcomes in overweight and obese adults.

Methods

We will perform a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Embase (via Ovid) and CENTRAL (through the Cochrane Library). Relevant papers will be screened in two stages: first, by title and abstract and then the full text of the remaining papers. Two reviewers will screen all the studies, and any disagreements w

SUBMITTER: Aasdahl L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6360785 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature