ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism2013
The effects of an exercise training program on body composition and aerobic capacity parameters in Tunisian obese children.
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- Layperson-Led vs Professional-Led Behavioral Interventions for Weight Loss in Pediatric Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JAMA network open · 2020Pooled it
- School-Based Interventions Targeting Nutrition and Physical Activity, and Body Weight Status of African Children: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2019Pooled it
- Optimizing athletic engagement and performance of obese students: an adaptive approach through basketball in physical education.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- School-Based TGfU Volleyball Intervention Improves Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Primary School Students: A Cluster-Randomized Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The effects of adapted physical education sessions on the empathy of female students with overweight.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Physiotherapy and related management for childhood obesity: A systematic scoping review.PloS one · 2021Article
- Longitudinal investigation of training status and cardiopulmonary responses in pre- and early-pubertal children.European journal of applied physiology · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of children obesity is rising alarmingly in both developed and developing countries. Developing effective exercise programs is a strategy for decreasing this prevalence and limiting obesity-associated long-term comorbidities.
objectivesTo determine whether a 16-week training program; in addition to the school physical education and without dietary intervention; could have beneficial effects on body composition and aerobic capacity of obese children. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwenty-eight obese children (16 boys, 12 girls; aged 12-14 years) were enrolled and were divided into either the exercise group (EG, n = 14) or the control group (CG, n = 14). EG participated in a 16-week aerobic exercises (four 60-min sessions per week at 70-85% of HRmax (maximum heart rate)), in addition to the school physical education. Fat-Free Mass (FFM) and Fat Mass (FM) were assessed with bioelectrical impedance equipment. To assess aerobic capacity, maximal metabolic equivalent of task (METmax) and maximal workload (Wmax) were estimated with an electronically braked cycle ergometer (type Ergoline 500(®)).
resultsAt baseline, there were no differences between the two groups. After the training program, only the EG showed significant reduction in BMI (body mass index) and waist circumference compared with the baseline values (P < 0.001). Exercise training significantly decreased FM only in the EG. A significant increase in FFM was seen in both groups; more marked in the EG. There was a significant increase in METmax (P < 0.05) and Wmax (P = 0.02) in the EG, and no significant changes in these parameters were seen in the CG. HRmax significantly decreased only in the EG (P < 0.05).
conclusionThis training program has beneficial effects on body composition and aerobic capacity parameters in obese children. Our intervention has the advantage of providing a sustainable and reproducible school and community approach for the management of children obesity.
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