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This systematic review examined the impact of exercise intervention programs on selected cardiometabolic health indicators in adults with overweight or obesity. Three electronic databases were explored for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that included adults with overweight or obesity and provided exercise‐training interventions. Effects on blood pressure, insulin resistance (homeostasis model of insulin resistance, HOMA‐IR), and magnetic resonance measures of intrahepatic fat in exercise versus control groups were analyzed using random effects meta‐analyses. Fifty‐four articles matched inclusion criteria. Exercise training reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mean difference, MD = −2.95 mmHg [95% CI −4.22, −1.68], p < 0.00001, I² = 63% and MD = −1.93 mmHg [95% CI −2.73, −1.13], p < 0.00001, I² = 54%, 60 and 58 study arms, respectively). Systolic and diastolic blood …