Pediatric Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Participants were exposed to a structured HIIT-based exercise protocol, consisting of approximately 20-minute sessions performed four times per week for six months. The sessions included: 5 minutes of
The main part included 10 minutes of combination of aerobic and resistance exercises performed with body weight (for example, squats, toe touches, standing crunches, side squats, squats, bridge, plank
and 5 minutes of cool-down (for example, low-intensity coordination exercises and isometric stretching). The exercise sessions were conducted by a qualified physical education professional using the G
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Sponsors
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with obesity (BMI z-score = 2 for sex and age, according to WHO standards)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Disabling orthopedic or neurological conditions; inability to engage in regular physical activity; diagnosed mental disorders limiting adherence; participation in other structured weight loss or exercise programs (except school Physical Education); or lack of access to an internet-connected device with a camera.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We expect to find an increase in physical fitness and changes in body composition with reductions in BMI z-score, body fat percentage, and an increase in lean mass percentage.;Significant improvements were observed with reductions in waist circumference (-2.7 cm), BMI (-1.2 kg/m²), and BMI z-score (-0.3). In physical fitness, we observed an increase of ~24% in flexibility and ~25% improvement in muscular endurance. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We expected to find lifestyle changes with a reduction in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and an increase in water consumption.;No significant changes were observed in movement behavior or nutritional behaviors. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFabio Freitas
Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Outcome results
None listed