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- ImpactScore™
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- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Both aerobic and resistance exercise reduce abdominal fat in obese adolescents.
Last updated September 12, 2026
Key finding
Significant reductions in total abdominal fat were observed in the aerobic exercise group.
This study investigated the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on abdominal obesity and diabetes risk factors in youth, finding significant reductions in fat and improved insulin sensitivity.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on abdominal obesity and diabetes risk factors in youth, finding significant reductions in fat and improved insulin sensitivity.
Clinical relevance
These findings are significant as they highlight effective strategies for combating abdominal obesity and type 2 diabetes risk in youth, a growing public health concern. By demonstrating that both aerobic and resistance exercises can lead to substantial health improvements, this research provides valuable insights for clinicians and policymakers aiming to promote physical activity among young populations.
Keep in mind
Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes. Short duration of the intervention may not capture long-term effects.
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SoJung L, Fida B, Tamara H, Jennifer LK, Chris B, Silva A. The optimal exercise modality for reductions of abdominal obesity and risk factors for type 2 diabetes in youth is unknown. Diabetes. 2012;61(11):2787-2795. doi:10.2337/db12-0214
Main Effects
Aerobic exercise group showed a significant reduction of 1.9 kg in total abdominal fat (p=0.001).
Resistance exercise group demonstrated a significant reduction of 1.8 kg in total abdominal fat (p=0.001).
Both exercise modalities prevented significant weight gain observed in controls.
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Aerobic exercise, Control: Routine Care, Taichi plus resistance band training and Pill count adherence, Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), Visceral Fat Reduction, and 2 more.
This study contributes evidence to
Primary intervention
Aerobic exercise
Primary outcomes
- Pill count adherence
- Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
- Visceral Fat Reduction
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Primary intervention
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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68
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Related topics
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Evidence pairs
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High relevance in at least one topic
Why it is useful
- Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics
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Primary evidence
Evidence relationship
Mind-Body and Balance Exercise and Insulin Resistance
Related evidence
Evidence topic
Prediabetes
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Aerobic exercise → Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Aerobic exercise → Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerVisceral Fat Reduction
Aerobic exercise → Visceral Fat Reduction
Aerobic exercise → Visceral Fat Reduction
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerWeight gain prevention
Control: Routine Care → Weight gain prevention
Control: Routine Care → Weight gain prevention
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerInsulin sensitivity
Taichi plus resistance band training → Insulin sensitivity
Taichi plus resistance band training → Insulin sensitivity
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerPill count adherence
Taichi plus resistance band training → Pill count adherence
Taichi plus resistance band training → Pill count adherence
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerTime to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Taichi plus resistance band training → Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Taichi plus resistance band training → Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerVisceral Fat Reduction
Taichi plus resistance band training → Visceral Fat Reduction
Taichi plus resistance band training → Visceral Fat Reduction
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Aerobic exercise reduced visceral fat by 1.5 kg (p=0.001).
- Resistance exercise improved insulin sensitivity by 27% compared to controls.
- Both exercise types significantly reduced intrahepatic lipids.
Who this applies to
- Youth at risk for type 2 diabetes.
- Individuals with abdominal obesity.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to all youth populations.
- The study did not assess long-term sustainability of exercise benefits.
- Further research is needed to explore different age groups and exercise intensities.
Between the Lines
- Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
- Potential unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes.
- Short duration of the intervention may not capture long-term effects.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Aerobic Exercise and Insulin Resistance, Aerobic Exercise and Pill count adherence.
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Physical Activity
Aerobic Exercise → Insulin Resistance
Physical Activity
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
View evidencePhysical Activity
Aerobic Exercise → Pill count adherence
Physical Activity
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Aerobic Exercise Evidence Hub
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Control: Routine Care Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to Control: Routine Care evidence base.
Insulin Resistance Evidence Hub
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1 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Insulin Resistance as a key outcome.
Pill count adherence Evidence Hub
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1 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Pill count adherence as a key outcome.
Weight gain prevention Evidence Hub
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1 studies
outcome_hubMeasures Weight gain prevention as a key outcome.
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Intervention: Aerobic exerciseOutcome: Pill count adherence
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Questions answered by this study
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Does Mind-Body and Balance Exercise improve insulin resistance?
Moderate Evidence
Mind-Body and Balance Exercise appears to improve insulin resistance.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Insulin sensitivity
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
Limitations
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
Does Aerobic exercise improve time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)?
Emerging Evidence
Aerobic exercise appears to improve time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Time to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
What evidence is available on Aerobic exercise and visceral fat reduction?
Emerging Evidence
Aerobic exercise appears to reduce visceral fat reduction.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Visceral Fat Reduction
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Control: Routine Care improve weight gain prevention?
Emerging Evidence
Control: Routine Care appears to improve weight gain prevention.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Weight gain prevention
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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