ReviewInternational journal of obesity (2005)2024
The usefulness of Integrative Neuromuscular Training to counteract obesity: a narrative review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Gait Biomechanics Across BMI Categories in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Sports and Exercise by Gender and Odds Ratios of Obesity in Children.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Influence of Body Fat Percentage on Physiological Responses and Performance in Professional Soccer Players During a Soccer Game Simulation Protocol on a Treadmill.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Neuromuscular and Balance Performance Across the Fundamental Preparation Period in Elite Athletes with Lower Limb Deficiencies: A Retrospective Case Series.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Anthropometric Obesity Phenotypes in Young Physically Active Men: The Role of Body Composition and Fat Distribution.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Factors, mechanisms and improvement methods of muscle strength loss.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2024Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectiveThe association between physical activity and diet has a valuable impact in weight status management to counteract obesity. In this context, within different training strategies (i.e., endurance, resistance training, concurrent training, agility training) the Integrative Neuromuscular Training (INT) represents a structured training mode focused on global human movement pattern development with the aim to enhance motor control, mobility and stability. In this narrative review we aimed to discuss the feasibility of INT interventions on physical fitness and body composition outcomes in individuals with obesity. SUBJECTS: Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Google Scholar including were searched before 1
methodsTwo researchers extracted data from published trials. Randomized controlled trials or clinical trials, Body Mass Index of children and adolescents at the 95% percentile or greater, and for adults to be above 30 kg/m
resultsWe included a total of 19 studies complying with the inclusion criteria for the review process. There is evidence that INT promotes positive adaptations in fitness levels in both younger and older participants with concomitant ameliorations during a shorter, medium and longer time period. Moreover, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, balance, postural control and body composition reached significant remarkable improvements following a specific intervention based on INT principles compared to other training mode. However, Body Mass Index, fat mass percentage and waist circumference showed similar changes overtime.
conclusionsTaken together, these findings support the effectiveness of INT in ameliorating physical fitness (i.e., health-related and skill related components) without negative changes in body composition. Nevertheless, fitness coaches and therapists may consider this training modality a feasible option when prescribing physical exercise in outpatients with obesity.
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