Table 2 Results at the 20-week time-point
Outcomes | Baseline M (SD) | 20 weeks M (SD) | Difference between groups M (95% CI) | n | t | p value | Effect size (Cohen’s d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-Minute Walking Test (l) | 14.61 (2.97) | 18.5 (2.01) | 3.88 (2.49, 5.27) | 20 | 5.85 | <.001 | 1.31 |
Timed Up and Go Test (s) | 7.55 (1.61) | 6.64 (1.26) | −0.90 (−1.34, −0.46) | 24 | −4.22 | <.001 | −0.87 |
Arm Curl Test (reps) | 18.78 (3.42) | 23.93 (3.68) | 5.15 (3.27, 7.03) | 23 | 5.68 | <.001 | 1.19 |
Chair stand test (reps) | 13.27 (4.06) | 17.21 (4.18) | 3.93 (2.55, 5.32) | 24 | 5.88 | <.001 | 1.20 |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 146.04 (24.10) | 133.33 (13.48) | −12.70 (−19.80, −5.60) | 24 | −3.70 | <.001 | −0.76 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 83.25 (9.52) | 80.29 (9.07) | −2.95 (−6.77, 0.86) | 24 | −1.60 | .123 | −0.33 |
Waist circumference (cm) | 99.03 (15.31) | 96.69 (12.25) | −2.34 (−5.43, 0.75) | 24 | −1.56 | .132 | −0.32 |