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Table 5 Sample exercise plan

From: Comparison of time-matched aerobic, resistance or combined exercise training in women living with obesity: a protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial—the EXOFFIT (Exercise for Obesity in Females to increase Fitness) study

Week ‘A’

Session 1

Bench press with BB

Bent over row

Seated twist

Overhead ball slam

Squat with KB/DB

Side lunge

Session 2

Shoulder press

Raise/KB swing

Push-up

Hip bridge

Squat with BB

Romanian deadlift

Session 3

Biceps exercises

Triceps exercises

Standing twist

4-point kneel

Deadlift with BB

Lunge

Week ‘B’

Session 1

Shoulder press

Biceps exercises

Push-up

Seated twist

Squat with BB

Romanian deadlift

Session 2

Bench with BB

Raise/KB swing

4-point kneel

Hip bridge

Squat with DB/KB

Lunge

Session 3

Bent over row

Triceps exercises

Standing twist

Overhead ball slam

Deadlift with BB

Side lunge