Secondary outcomes (QoL, tests of physical performance and strength)
| Outcome | Cycling (n=8) | Weights (n=7) | Combined (n=8) | Stretching/control (n=8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCS | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | 5.2±9.3 | 4.1±8.0 | 1.7±7.4 | 3.4±7.3 |
| Main effects (95% CI) | Cycling vs no cycling −0.076 (−5.9 to 5.8); p=0.979 | Weights vs no weights −1.82 (−7.7 to 4.1); p=0.53 | ||
| MCS | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | −2.3±10.7 | −3.4±9.1 | −1.5±5.9 | 0.70±7.5 |
| Main effects (95% CI) | Cycling vs no cycling 0.23 (−6.0 to 6.5); p=0.94 | Weights vs no weights 0.21 (−6.5 to 6.9); p=0.95 | ||
| SPPB | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | 1.9±2.4 | 1.4±1.9 | 1.0±1.2 | 0.63±1.2 |
| Main effects (95% CI)* | Cycling vs no cycling 1.7 (0.2 to 3.3) p=0.028 | Weights vs no weights 1.6 (0.05 to 3.2) p=0.044 | ||
| 6MWT | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | 42.3±88.8 | 54.9±52.9 | 39.0±76.8 | 0.8±44.0 |
| Main effects (95% CI) | Cycling vs no cycling 12.8 (−36.1 to 61.6) p=0.60 | Weights vs no weights 30.7 (−17.8 to 79.2) p=0.21 | ||
| STS 30 s | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | 0.9±2.2 | 1.6±2.7 | 1.4±3.5 | 1.4±4.3 |
| Main effects (95% CI) | Cycling vs no cycling −0.31 (−2.7 to 2.1) p=0.79 | Weights vs no weights 0.42 (−2.0 to 2.8) p=0.73 | ||
| 1-RM | ||||
| Mean difference and SD | 11.6±10.7 | 8.9±5.5 | 4.9±11.6 | 9.3±10.1 |
| Main effects (95% CI) | Cycling vs no cycling −3.4 (−11.0 to 4.2) p=0.37 | Weights vs no weights −2.8 (−9.9 to 4.2) p=0.42 | ||
1-RM, one repetition maximum; 6MWT, 6 min walk test; MCS, mental component score; PCS, physical component score); QoL, quality of life; SPPB, short physical performance battery; STS 30 s, 30 s sit-to-stand.
Models are adjusted for baseline score and the other main effect term.
*Interaction term included in the model (p=0.026).