Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .
Utilizing exercise to affect the symptomology of fibromyalgia: a pilot study.
UNLABELLED Fibromyalgia ( FM ) , a rheumatological disorder of unknown origin , is characterized by both physical and psychological symptoms . Although inconclusive results have been reported for most treatment modalities , exercise appears to have universal support for decreasing the myriad of symptoms associated with FM . Weaknesses in the literature , however , prevent conclusive statements regarding exercise prescription and concomitant impact on FM symptomology . PURPOSE The current pilot study attempted to examine the effect of a 24-wk walking program at predetermined intensities on FM . METHODS Initial design was a r and omized control trial with  high- and low-intensity exercise groups  , and a control group . Subsequent nonr and omized control trials were based on actual exercise behavior . RESULTS No differences between initial groups were identified . By collapsing groups , heart rate ( HR ) decreased ( P < 0.05 ) weeks 0 - 12 . Functional impairments were reduced 54 % weeks 0 - 24 , with exercise having a large impact ( omega2 = 0.30 ) on this decrease . By reassigning groups , impact of FM on current health status decreased in the low-intensity group ( P < 0.05 ) and increased in the high-intensity group ( P < 0.02 ) weeks 0 - 24 . Omega squared indicated strong influence of exercise on pain ( omega2 = 0.51 ) , with greater pain in the high-intensity group . CONCLUSIONS A larger number of subjects and direct supervision of the training program to increase compliance is necessary to clarify the effects of a walking program on the manifestations of FM . Results indicate that intensity of the walking program is an important consideration . Individuals with FM can adhere to low-intensity walking programs two to three times per week , possibly reducing FM impact on daily activities
Pain was significantly reduced post treatment by l and -based and water-based AE , exercises with slight to moderate intensity and frequency of two or three times per week .
Positive effects on depressed mood , HRQOL and physical fitness could be maintained at follow-up .
Continuing exercise was associated with positive outcomes at follow-up .
Introduction The efficacy and the optimal type and volume of aerobic exercise ( AE ) in fibromyalgia syndrome ( FMS ) are not established .
We therefore assessed the efficacy of different types and volumes of AE in FMS .