Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) program on anthropomorphic and cardiometabolic variables in schoolchildren with overweight and obesity. A total of 443 schoolchildren (age: 6.37 ± 0.65 years) took part in this study. The experimental group...
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| author | José Miguel Espinoza Silva Pedro Ángel Latorre Román José Carlos Cabrera Linares Juan A. Párraga Montilla Cristian Martínez Salazar |
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| description | The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) program on anthropomorphic and cardiometabolic variables in schoolchildren with overweight and obesity. A total of 443 schoolchildren (age: 6.37 ± 0.65 years) took part in this study. The experimental group (EG; n = 295; age = 6.40 ± 0.64 years) was compound with children with overweight and obesity, whereas children with normoweight were included in the control group (CG; n = 148; 6.31 ± 0.67 years). The EG performed a training program based on HIIT two times per week for 28 weeks (56 sessions), whilst the CG performed their habitual physical education classes based on the national curriculum. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat, ∑ 4 skinfold fat, waist to height ratio, waist circumference, and cardiometabolic risk were measured. The dependent variables were analysed by two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA 2 × 2). To analyse the percentage differences between groups, the chi-square test was used. <i>P</i>-value was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. Significant differences were found in the EG in BMI, waist circumference, body fat, ∑ 4 skinfold fat, and waist to height ratio. In conclusion, an HIIT training program can be an effective tool for improving anthropomorphic variables and reducing cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren with overweight and obesity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-01aff369fa994b99ac46f141846c9f132023-11-16T19:49:04ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672023-02-0110231710.3390/children10020317Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and ObesityJosé Miguel Espinoza Silva0Pedro Ángel Latorre Román1José Carlos Cabrera Linares2Juan A. Párraga Montilla3Cristian Martínez Salazar4Departamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 1145, ChileDepartamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaen, SpainDepartamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaen, SpainDepartamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaen, SpainDepartamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 1145, ChileThe aim of this study was to assess the effects of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) program on anthropomorphic and cardiometabolic variables in schoolchildren with overweight and obesity. A total of 443 schoolchildren (age: 6.37 ± 0.65 years) took part in this study. The experimental group (EG; n = 295; age = 6.40 ± 0.64 years) was compound with children with overweight and obesity, whereas children with normoweight were included in the control group (CG; n = 148; 6.31 ± 0.67 years). The EG performed a training program based on HIIT two times per week for 28 weeks (56 sessions), whilst the CG performed their habitual physical education classes based on the national curriculum. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, body fat, ∑ 4 skinfold fat, waist to height ratio, waist circumference, and cardiometabolic risk were measured. The dependent variables were analysed by two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA 2 × 2). To analyse the percentage differences between groups, the chi-square test was used. <i>P</i>-value was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. Significant differences were found in the EG in BMI, waist circumference, body fat, ∑ 4 skinfold fat, and waist to height ratio. In conclusion, an HIIT training program can be an effective tool for improving anthropomorphic variables and reducing cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren with overweight and obesity.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/317HIITweight statusschoolchildrencardiometabolic risk |
| spellingShingle | José Miguel Espinoza Silva Pedro Ángel Latorre Román José Carlos Cabrera Linares Juan A. Párraga Montilla Cristian Martínez Salazar Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity Children HIIT weight status schoolchildren cardiometabolic risk |
| title | Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity |
| title_full | Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity |
| title_fullStr | Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity |
| title_short | Effects of a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Program on Anthropomorphic and Cardiometabolic Variables in School Children with Overweight and Obesity |
| title_sort | effects of a high intensity interval training hiit program on anthropomorphic and cardiometabolic variables in school children with overweight and obesity |
| topic | HIIT weight status schoolchildren cardiometabolic risk |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/317 |
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