Summary of characteristics of aerobic training interventions from previous systematic reviews
| Systematic review | Type of intervention | Modes | Duration (week) | Frequency (days/week) | Duration (min) | Intensity (light to vigorous) | Main findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bidonde et al. 2017 [16] | Land-based exercise | -Lifestyle physical activity -Walking -Low-impact aerobic dance -Graded circuit exercises -Movement to music and games -Bicycle ergometer | 6–24 | 1–7 | 10–60 | -HRmax 60–75% -HRR 40–75% -RPE 9–15 -120–150 beats per minute | AE improved HRQoL and may affect positively pain intensity, physical function, fatigue, and stiffness in adults with FMS |
Bidonde et al. 2014 [15] | AqE* | -Aerobic working major muscle groups of the lower limbs, upper limbs, trunk and neck -Deep water running -Walking in the heated pool -Jumping into heated pool -Bicycling simulation -Low-impact swimming | 3–34 | 1–3 | 20–60 | -HRmax 60–80% -RPE 9–13 -Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) 50–75% -Self-selected below pain and fatigue threshold | AqE in patients with FMS could improve fitness, wellness, and symptoms in patients with FMS |
Bidonde et al. [15] included one AqE study but it is included also in Bidonde et al. [16] so we have excluded it from Bidonde et al. [15]. *: only AE studies have been extracted from this systematic review
