SynthesisPloS one2023
Effects of high-intensity interval training on physical morphology, cardiorespiratory fitness and metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The effect of high-intensity interval training on health-related outcomes in obese adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Is low-volume high intensity interval training a time-efficient strategy for improving body composition and cardiovascular health in children and adolescents? Evidence from a systematic review and three-level meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Time-efficient and beneficial strategy: low-volume high-intensity interval training for cardiometabolic health and body composition outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity-a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative effects of moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training on ADHD symptoms and behavioral inhibition in children.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Trial
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- Effects of high-intensity interval training on cardiovascular health: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Review
- Behavioral Domains and Physiological Characteristics in Young Adults: Findings from Integrated Seven-Day Self-Monitoring and Physiological Assessment.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Correlation between cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in individuals with different glucose metabolism statuses.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Children'sEuropean journal of applied physiology · 2025Review
- Concurrent Effects of Plyometric Interval Training Implemented in Physical Education Lessons on Adolescent Power and Endurance: An Analysis of Responder Prevalence.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The role of body composition, cardiometabolic parameters, and resting substrate oxidation in protecting against metabolic syndrome in adolescents with obesity.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Enhancing active aging through exercise: a comparative study of high-intensity interval training and continuous aerobic training benefits.Frontiers in aging · 2025Review
- Effects and moderator of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training among children and adolescents with overweight or obese: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Review
- Impact of Weight Status on Hemodynamic Parameters and Aerobic Fitness in School-Aged Children: A Study in a Rural School Community.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically evaluate the safety and efficacy of high-intensity interval training in children and adolescents.
methodsEight databases were searched. Descriptive analysis of the efficacy and safety of high-intensity interval training on body shape, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic risk markers of cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents. Subgroup analysis was performed using age, participants, intervention time, and exercise frequency as covariates.
results47 studies included 2995 children and adolescents. The results of the meta-analysis showed that high-intensity interval training significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness indicators (VO2max, SBP, DBP and HRmax) and cardiovascular disease biomarkers (TC and HDL-C). HIIT had no significant effect on body shape indicators (BMI, BF% and WC) or cardiovascular disease biomarkers (TG and LDL-C).
conclusionCurrently, there is insufficient evidence that HIIT with interval running as the predominant form improves physical indicators in children and adolescents. However, HIIT can be promoted in children and adolescents to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce some metabolic risk of cardiovascular disease.
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