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Table 2 Changes in anthropometric and functional variables from baseline to the completion of the 8-week phase (n = 86).

From: Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes: an effectiveness study in a community setting

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Baseline Mean (SD)

Week 8 Mean (SD)

Adjusted* mean difference from baseline to 8-week assessment (95% CI)

Waist circumference (cm)

104.8 (14.9)

102.9 (15.2)

-1.9 (-2.8 to -1.0) Ā§

Chair sit-to-stand (n)

13.1 (3.9)

15.4 (4.6)

2.2 (1.4 to 3.0) Ā§

Arm curl (n)

16.4 (4.4)

20.2 (4.1)

3.8 (3.0 to 4.6) Ā§

Timed up-and-go (secs)

6.5 (1.7)

5.7 (1.6)

-0.8 (-1.0 to -0.6) Ā§

  1. *Adjusted for age and sex
  2. Ā§ P-value for time trend < 0.0001