BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
To
summarize
the
existing
literature
and
evaluate
efficacy
of
combined
resistance
aerobic
training
in
alleviating
depressive
symptoms
among
individuals
with
depression.
Subgroup
analyses
were
conducted
based
on
study
region,
age,
depression
severity,
intervention
duration,
frequency,
whether
was
supervised
or
unsupervised.
Five
databases
thoroughly
examined
from
database
establishment
until
August
20,
2024,
to
find
randomized
controlled
trials
that
investigated
impact
Finally,
27
eligible
studies
included,
involving
a
total
2,342
patients
The
outcomes
indicated
notably
improved
signs
these
(SMD=-1.39,
95%CI=-1.80
-0.96,
p
=
0.000).
analysis
area,
severity
symptoms,
exercise
prescription
revealed
had
particularly
significant
effect
middle-aged
elderly
depression,
as
well
those
moderate
Additionally,
period
(9–24
weeks),
frequency
(3–4
times
per
week),
weekly
duration
more
than
180
min
displayed
best
results.
Resistance
serves
an
efficient
approach
relieve
depression-related
Moderate
intensity,
offer
greatest
benefit.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 10, 2025
Objective
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
impact
of
hypoxia
training
on
body
composition
and
glycolipid
metabolism
in
excess
weight
or
living
with
obese
people
through
meta-analysis.
Methods
Randomized
controlled
trials
investigating
effects
composition,
glucose,
lipid
were
systematically
searched
from
databases
including
CNKI,
PubMed,
Web
Science.
The
meta-analysis
was
performed
by
using
Stata
18
RevMan
5.4
analytic
tools.
risk
bias
assessed
Cochrane
evaluation
tool,
level
certainty
evidence
determined
GRADE
framework.
Between-study
heterogeneity
examined
I
2
test,
publication
evaluated
via
Egger
test
funnel
plot.
Results
A
total
32
RCTs
1,011
participants
included.
25
(499
men
480
women,
Age:
40.25
±
15.69,
BMI:
30.96
3.65).
In
terms
outcome
indexes
fat
ratio
(MD
is
−1.16,
95%
CI
-1.76
−0.56,
P
=
0.00)
group
better
than
normal
oxygen
group.
There
no
significant
difference
mass
BMI
between
normal-oxygen
(
>
0.05).
glucose
metabolism,
changes
found
normoxia
Subgroup
analysis
showed
that
hypoxic
environment
at
altitude
2001–2,500
m
could
effectively
improve
mass,
TG
LDL-C
<
effective
program
reduce
carry
out
moderate
intensity
45–60
min
for
≤8
weeks,
≥4
times
a
week
Conclusion
Hypoxic
essential
reducing
people.
It
recommended
moderate-intensity
aerobic
exercise
week,
2,001–2,500
lose
mass.
are
same.
Systematic
Review
Registration
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024628550
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
This
meta-analysis
aims
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
blood
flow
restriction
(BFR)
training
on
cardiometabolic
health
and
body
composition
in
adults
with
overweight
obesity.
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
a
systematic
search
PubMed
(MEDLINE),
EMBASE,
Web
Science,
Cochrane,
Scopus
databases
was
conducted
15
March
2024.
Pooled
for
each
outcome
were
summarized
using
Hedge's
g
(g)
through
meta-analysis-based
random
models,
subgroup
analyses
used
explore
moderators.
A
total
11
studies
242
participants
(Age:32.6
±
3.6,
BMI:27.2
3.5)
included.
Regarding
health,
BFR
significantly
reduced
systolic
pressure
(g
=
0.62
[0.08,
1.16],
p
0.02),
while
no
significant
differences
observed
maximal
oxygen
uptake
0.48
[-0.21,
1.17],
0.17)
or
diastolic
0.31
[-0.22,
0.84],
0.25).
composition,
fat
percentage
0.30
[0.01,
0.58];
0.04),
(p
>
0.05)
weight
0.14
[-0.14,
0.42]),
mass
index
0.08
0.38]),
waist
circumference
0.13
[-0.28,
0.53]),
waist-to-hip
ratio
[-0.19,
1.15]).
Subgroup
analysis
revealed
difference
improving
0.57
[-0.10,
1.24]
vs.
0.70
[-0.18,
1.59])
0.20
[-0.20,
0.61]
0.45
[-0.05,
0.95])
between
resistance
aerobic
training.
In
all
selected
studies,
overall
risk
bias
categorized
as
"some
concern".
The
certainty
evidence
outcomes
low.
shows
promise
indicating
that
it
may
serve
beneficial,
individualized
exercise
prescription
cardiovascular
disease
loss
excess
https://archive.org/details/osf-registrations-uv6jx-v1.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Twenty
physically
inactive
men
(49.15
±
2.581
years)
and
BMI
with
27.66
0.91,
participated
in
an
8-month
training
programme
involving
concurrent
exercise
(CT),
resistance
(RT),
aerobic
(AT)
program
to
determine
the
effects
on
fasting
blood
glucose
(FBG),
insulin
(IR),
pressure
(BP)
waist-to-hip
ratio
(WHR)
overweight
obese
adult
persons.
This
study
was
used
a
randomized
repeated
measures
parallel
experimental
design.
Pre-to-post
mean
values
of
FBG,
IR,
SBP,
DBP
WHR
significantly
decreased.
Exercise
modality
had
significant
effect
FBG
(F
(2,
26)
=
10.656,
p
0.001,
η2
0.571),
RT
CT
showing
greater
reductions
than
AT.
IR
decreased
more
AT
(MD
0.410
0.101,
0.03).
SBP
also
varied
between
modalities
13.103,
0.02,
0.528),
larger
differed
16)
18.175,
0.694),
RT.
Diastolic
(DBP)
showed
no
from
modality.
These
findings
highlight
importance
tailored
interventions,
short
rest
emerging
as
most
effective
method
for
individuals.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 14, 2025
This
investigation
compares
the
effects
of
two
exercise
prescriptions
with
equal
energy
consumption
but
different
intensity-determination
methods
on
cardiopulmonary
endurance
in
a
population
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS).
verified
effectiveness
individualized
patients
MetS
undergoing
moderate-intensity
exercises.
The
participants
were
randomized
into
standardized
group
or
group.
Exercise
intensity
was
determined
based
heart
rate
reserve
method
and
ventilatory
threshold
model
groups
completed
12
weeks
an
prescription
frequency
consumption.
Using
testing
(CPET),
primary
secondary
cardiovascular
indicators
measured.
percentage
change
PeakVO2
used
to
classify
as
responders
non-responders.
Other
markers
auxiliary
analysis
individual
training
responses.
A
total
40
(75%
male;
mean
age:
43.58
±
11.73;
body
mass
index:
30.39
4.26)
all
interventions.
increased
significantly
(P
<
0.05)
both
groups.
Significant
improvements
peak
maximum
voluntary
ventilation
observed
Differences
responsiveness
also
between
groups,
70%
90%,
respectively,
being
classified
responders,
experienced
by
14.6%
22.1%,
respectively.
During
period
(weeks
4-12),
significant
difference
Similar
adverse
changes
present
CPET
responders.
model-based
has
advantages
population.
However,
did
not
reach
100%
MetS.
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 100559 - 100559
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
rising
prevalence
of
cognitive
decline
and
neurodegenerative
diseases,
projected
to
affect
150
million
individuals
by
2050,
highlights
the
urgent
need
enhance
neurocognitive
health.
While
both
aerobic
resistance
training
are
recognized
as
effective
strategies,
their
combined
effects
on
cognition
remain
underexplored.
This
study
aimed
determine
if
concurrent
(CT)
is
in
enhancing
function.
Seven
English
three
Chinese
databases
were
searched
from
inception
August
2024.
Randomised
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
examining
CT
global
across
diverse
populations
included.
A
meta-analysis
was
performed
using
a
random-effects
model
R
Stata,
supplemented
subgroup
meta-regression
analyses
explore
variability.
included
35
RCTs
with
5,734
participants,
revealing
positive
effect
(g
=
0.32,
95%
CI:
0.17-0.46,
p
<
0.001).
Notably,
older
adults
(≥65
years)
exhibited
greater
benefits
0.33;
0.14-0.51,
0.05)
compared
younger
populations.
Significant
also
observed
clinical
0.28;
0.11-0.46,
Exercise
frequency
duration
positively
influenced
outcomes,
medium-length
interventions
(13-26
weeks)
demonstrating
significant
0.21;
0.05-0.37,
0.011).
findings
indicate
that
significantly
enhances
health,
particularly
Prioritizing
strength
training,
implementing
short-
medium-term
(4-26
weeks),
maintaining
session
durations
30-60
minutes
crucial
for
optimizing
benefits.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 11, 2025
Physical
inactivity
is
associated
with
reduced
physical
fitness
(PF)
in
older
women
impaired
cardiometabolic
health.
Although
exercise
has
been
shown
to
improve
PF,
interindividual
variability
response
and
adaptation
changes
over
time
remain
unclear.
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
of
eight
weeks
resistance
training
(RT)
high-intensity
interval
(HIIT)
on
body
composition,
isometric
strength,
6-minute
walk
test
(6MWT)
Additionally,
explored
reduction
non-responders
(NRs)
time.
randomized
clinical
trial
involved
36
(64
±
8.4
years;
BMI:
31.8
5.5)
health,
divided
into
RT-G
(n
=
12;
62
7
32.2
4.1),
HIIT-G
66
10
31.2
CG
64
9
6)
groups.
performed
elastic
band
exercises,
cycle
ergometer
intervals.
BMI,
fat,
lean
mass,
6MWT
were
measured
at
baseline
four
weeks.
The
Student's
t-test
was
applied
for
normally
distributed
variables
Mann-Whitney
U
non-normal
variables.
Intra-
inter-group
differences
analyzed
using
a
two-way
repeated
measures
ANOVA,
considering
group,
time,
their
interaction.
Post-hoc
comparisons
conducted
Bonferroni
test.
Individual
responses
(IR)
calculated
equation
proposed
by
Hopkins:
SDIR
√(SDExp2
-
SDCon2).
prevalence
responders
(Rs)
expressed
as
percentage,
percentage
from
used
evaluate
adaptations
dynamics.
By
week
eight,
strength
significantly
improved
21.3
4.4
24.37
3.99
kg
(p
0.027;
95%
CI:
1.8,
4.3
kg;
Cohen's
d
0.731)
distance
increased
441.0
48.9
480.0
53.0
m.
0.002;
22,
55
m;
0.757).
Both
protocols
NRs
6MWT.
Responders
showed
greater
first
weeks,
stabilizing
eight.
RT
HIIT
PF
reducing
terms
composition
similar
among
responders.
These
findings
highlight
importance
individualized
interventions
maximize
health
benefits.
part
registered
ClinicalTrials.gov
(ID:
NCT06201273).
Date:
22/12/2023.
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 28, 2025
Abstract
Background
Physiological
and
metabolic
processes
are
influenced
by
biological
rhythms.
However,
whether
exercising
in
the
morning
or
evening
is
more
beneficial,
given
that
these
periods
two
key
time
windows
to
incorporate
exercise,
has
remained
unclear.
This
study
aimed
investigate
effects
of
versus
exercise
on
weight
loss,
morphometric
indicators,
physical
fitness
among
Chinese
college
students
with
overweight
obesity.
Methods
A
total
31
obesity
(18–22
years
old)
were
randomly
assigned
(7
am
10
am,
n
=
16)
(6
pm
9
pm,
15).
The
group
had
an
average
age
19.69
±
1.01
a
body
mass
index
(BMI)
27.13
2.66
kg/m².
19.47
0.99
BMI
27.91
3.40
In
group,
87.5%
participants
male,
while
73.3%
male
group.
intervention
was
aerobic
running
for
60
min,
five
times
week
weeks.
Measurements
taken
before
after
10-week
intervention.
Results
values
female
significantly
positively
associated
vital
capacity
(
p
<
0.001)
negatively
index,
50-meter,
800-/1,000-meter,
standing
long
jump,
chin-ups
sit-ups
test
performances
0.001).
Participants
who
trained
showed
significant
reductions
minimum
waist
circumference
(MWC)
0.043,
d
0.77),
scapular
skinfold
thickness
(ST)
0.002,
1.30)
upper
arm
ST
(p
0.006,
1.05)
compared
those
evening.
Conclusions
Exercise
morning,
evening,
superior
beneficial
loss
improving
shape
living
Trial
registration
Clinical
Registry
ChiCTR2400089594.
Date
11/09/2024.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. e68462 - e68462
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Background
Regular
exercise
may
counteract
obesity-related
health
risks,
but
adherence
is
low
among
individuals
with
obesity.
Personal
trainers
positively
influence
behavior
by
providing
motivational
support.
Individuals
who
receive
regular
coaching
are
more
likely
to
adhere
their
routine,
compared
those
individually.
However,
investing
in
personalized
guidance,
such
as
a
personal
trainer,
can
be
expensive
for
the
individual.
Thus,
integrating
web-based
could
economically
sustainable
option,
offering
both
flexibility
and
reduced
costs
in-person
only.
Yet,
research
needed
assess
effect
of
hybrid
models
improving
psychosocial
factors
women
Objective
This
20-week,
pragmatic
randomized
controlled
trial
aimed
investigate
weekly
2
combinations
on
5
obesity
(BMI
≥30
kg/m2).
Methods
Participants
were
invited
through
Facebook
Instagram
advertisements
posted
various
fitness
clubs
across
rural
urban
locations
Norway
(7
different
counties
12
municipalities).
Women
activity
(n=188;
<150
minutes
moderate-intensity
physical
activity/week;
42.7,
SD
10.5
years;
mean
BMI
35.1,
6.9
kg/m2)
allocated
into
3
groups
coaching—weekly
(n=47),
twice
once
monthly
(n=47)—and
controls
(n=47).
Those
received
15
during
weeks
without
coaching.
Data
included
background
variables,
motivation
(Behavioral
Regulation
Exercise
Questionnaire-2),
barriers,
self-efficacy
(The
Self-Efficacy
Survey),
social
support
(Social
Support
Questionnaire),
health-related
quality
life
(36-Item
Short
Form
Health
Survey
[SF-36]).
Results
A
total
120
(64%)
out
188
participants
completed
baseline
postintervention
assessments.
minor
difference
was
observed
one
item
SF-36,
where
all
intervention
reported
greater
“change
last
year”
than
control
group
(mean
difference:
14.2-17.1,
95%
CI
2.04-29.5;
g=0.79-1.14;
P≤.01).
No
other
effects
found
selected
factors.
It
should
noted
that
higher
intrinsic
regulation
at
0.43-0.93;
P≤.05).
All
arms
exercised
frequently
1.1-1.5;
P≤.001),
no
differences
frequency
between
(P=.30).
Conclusions
We
motivation,
self-efficacy,
perceived
support,
or
domains
controls.
slight
improvement
self-perceived
1
8
subscales
SF-36.
Combined
give
lack
impact
warrants
further
research.
Trial
Registration
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT05792657;
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05792657
