The Effects of Three Different Modalities of Exercise in Patients With Schizophrenia

The Effects of Three Different Modalities of Exercise Training (Aerobic, Strength, Aerobic-strength) on Psychological and Physiological Correlates in Schizophrenia: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Exercise has been shown to improve health in patients with schizophrenia. However, it remains unclear which modality of exercise reports better benefits.

Aim: To compare the effects of different modalities of exercise training on psychological and physiological variables in schizophrenia.

Exercise has been shown to improve psychological, physiological, and biological correlates in patients with schizophrenia. However, it remains unclear which modality of exercise reports better health benefits.

Aim: To compare the effects of three different modalities of exercise (aerobic, strength, aerobic-strength) on psychological and physiological variables in patients with schizophrenia.

Design: Randomized clinical trial

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
• Age between 18-65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with other mental diseases
• Patients with mental disabilities
• Patients who present motor or behavioral pathologies that prevent the realization of the exercise training.