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Broman-Fulks, 2004 [43]
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n = 54
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Students with a score of 25 or more (0.75 SD over the mean) on the Anxiety Sensitivity Index
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Six 20 min treadmill sessions at high intensity for 2 weeks. Polaris heart monitor to assess HR. 60–90% HR max.
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Six 20 min walking at low intensity over two weeks.
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Yes
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Measurements repeated one week later
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Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI), and State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI trait)
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Sexton et al 1989 [44]
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n = 40
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Non-psychotic Inpatients with anxiety disorders
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Jogging, 30 mins 3 or 4 times per week for 8 weeks at 70% HR max
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Walking for 3 or 4 times per week over 8 weeks at a comfortable speed.
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Yes
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Yes, 6 months later
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State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI trait)
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Steptoe et al 1989 [45]
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n = 33
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Volunteers with anxiety levels in the “borderline” or “definite” range on HADS scale and/or raised score on the Profile of Moods States.
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10 weeks of one supervise and three unsupervised sessions. 20 mins of continuous walking at 60–65% HR max.
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10 weeks of one supervise and three unsupervised sessions. Strength, mobility and flexibility not above 50% HR max.
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Yes
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Yes at 3 months
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State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI trait)
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Gaudlitz et al.. 2015 [46]
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n = 47
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Participants had Panic Disorder according to DSMIV criteria
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30 mins on treadmill 3 times per week for 8 weeks to 70% VO2 max.
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Low intensity stretching exercises for 30 mins 3 times per week for 8 weeks
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Yes
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Yes at 7 months
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Hamilton Anxiety Scale (Ham-A), BAI
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Martinsen et al, 1989 [42]
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n = 79
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Patients meeting DSM III criteria for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, Generalised anxiety disorder or social phobia.
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Brisk walking or jogging to 70% VO2 max, Trained 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
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Anaerobic training - strength, flexibility and relaxation - low intensity.
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Yes
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No
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Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale (CPRS), Phobic Avoidance Rating Scale (PARS)
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