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 .
Effects of lifestyle physical activity on perceived symptoms and physical function in adults with fibromyalgia: results of a randomized trial
Introduction Although exercise is therapeutic for adults with fibromyalgia ( FM ) , its symptoms often create obstacles that discourage exercise . We evaluated the effects of accumulating at least 30 minutes of self-selected lifestyle physical activity ( LPA ) on perceived physical function , pain , fatigue , body mass index , depression , tenderness , and the six-minute walk test in adults with FM . Methods Eighty-four minimally active adults with FM were r and omized to either LPA or a FM education control ( FME ) group . LPA participants worked toward accumulating 30 minutes of self-selected moderate-intensity LPA , five to seven days per week , while the FME participants received information and support . Results Seventy-three of the 84 participants ( 87 % ) completed the 12-week trial . The LPA group increased their average daily steps by 54 % . Compared to FME , the LPA group reported significantly less perceived functional deficits ( P = .032 ) and less pain ( P = .006 ) . There were no differences between the groups on the six-minute walk test ( P = .067 ) , fatigue , depression , body mass index , or tenderness . Conclusions Accumulating 30 minutes of LPA throughout the day produces clinical ly relevant changes in perceived physical function and pain in previously minimally active adults with FM.Trial Registration clinical trials.gov
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 .