There were no statistically significant differences in attrition rates between the interventions .
In general , adverse effects were poorly recorded , but no serious adverse effects were reported .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) suggested that moderate- and moderate- to high-intensity resistance training improves multidimensional function , pain , tenderness , and muscle strength in women with fibromyalgia .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) also suggested that eight weeks of aerobic exercise was superior to moderate-intensity resistance training for improving pain in women with fibromyalgia .
There was low- quality evidence that 12 weeks of low-intensity resistance training was superior to flexibility exercise training in women with fibromyalgia for improvements in pain and multidimensional function .
There was low- quality evidence that women with fibromyalgia can safely perform moderate- to high-resistance training
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain that leads to reduced physical function .
Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment for management of symptoms .
We examined the literature on resistance training for individuals with fibromyalgia .
Resistance training is exercise performed against a progressive resistance with the intention of improving muscle strength , muscle endurance , muscle power , or a combination of these .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of resistance exercise training in adults with fibromyalgia .
We compared resistance training versus control and versus other types of exercise training .
Aquatic training and detraining on fitness and quality of life in fibromyalgia.
PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of a 12-wk period of aquatic training and subsequent detraining on health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) and physical fitness in females with fibromyalgia . METHODS Thirty-four females with fibromyalgia were r and omly assigned into two groups : an exercise group , who exercised for 60 min in warm water , three times a week ( N = 17 ) ; and a control group , who continued their habitual leisure-time activities ( N = 17 ) . HRQOL was assessed using the Short Form 36 question naire and the Fibromyalgia Impact Question naire . Physical fitness was measured using the following tests : Canadian Aerobic Fitness , h and grip dynamometry , 10-m walking , 10-step stair climbing , and blind one-leg stance . Outcomes were measured at baseline , after treatment , and after 3 months of detraining . RESULTS After 12 wk of aquatic exercise , significant positive effects of aquatic training were found in physical function , body pain , general health perception , vitality , social function , role emotional problems and mental health , balance , and stair climbing . After the detraining period , only the improvements in body pain and role emotional problems were maintained . CONCLUSION The present water exercise protocol improved some components of HRQOL , balance , and stair climbing in females with fibromyalgia , but regular exercise and higher intensities may be required to preserve most of these gains
There were no statistically significant differences in attrition rates between the interventions .
In general , adverse effects were poorly recorded , but no serious adverse effects were reported .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) suggested that moderate- and moderate- to high-intensity resistance training improves multidimensional function , pain , tenderness , and muscle strength in women with fibromyalgia .
The evidence ( rated as low quality ) also suggested that eight weeks of aerobic exercise was superior to moderate-intensity resistance training for improving pain in women with fibromyalgia .
There was low- quality evidence that 12 weeks of low-intensity resistance training was superior to flexibility exercise training in women with fibromyalgia for improvements in pain and multidimensional function .
There was low- quality evidence that women with fibromyalgia can safely perform moderate- to high-resistance training
BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain that leads to reduced physical function .
Exercise training is commonly recommended as a treatment for management of symptoms .
We examined the literature on resistance training for individuals with fibromyalgia .
Resistance training is exercise performed against a progressive resistance with the intention of improving muscle strength , muscle endurance , muscle power , or a combination of these .
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of resistance exercise training in adults with fibromyalgia .
We compared resistance training versus control and versus other types of exercise training .