Methods: Nineteen outpatients with schizophrenia were divided into experimental (EG) (n ¼ 8; mean
age 39 ± 7 years) and control (CG) (n ¼ 11; mean age 40 ± 6 years) groups. The EG underwent twice a
week sessions of a group PA program for a period of 16-week. The participants completed a battery of
tests at baseline and after 16-week, which included the assessment of body composition (dual-energy Xray
absorptiometry), functional exercise capacity (6MWT), physical activity levels (accelerometers),
quality of life (WHOQOL-Brief), and anthropometric measures. During the program different strategies
were implemented to ensure the participants' adherence.