Effects of high-intensity intermittent running exercise in overweight children
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2015
Keywords
Interval training, Fat burn, Obesity, Obese, Efficiency
DOI
10.1080/17461391.2014.933880
Abstract
This study examined the effects of a 6-week intermittent exercise training, at different intensities, on body composition, functional walking and aerobic endurance in overweight children. Forty-eight overweight children (age: 10.4 ± 0.9 years) were randomly assigned to either intervention or control group. Lower and higher intensity intermittent exercise groups (LIIE and HIIE) performed intermittent running three times a week. LIIE performed more intervals at a lower intensity [16 intervals at 100% of individual maximal aerobic speed (MAS), 8 minutes in total], and HIIE performed fewer intervals at a higher intensity (12 intervals at 120% of MAS, 6 minutes in total). Each interval consisted of a 15-second run at the required speed, followed by a 15-second passive recovery. After 6 weeks, HIIE had a significantly (p < 0.05) higher percentage reduction in sum of skinfolds (i.e. calf and triceps), and significantly (p < 0.05) fewer steps during the functional obstacle performance, as compared with LIIE and control group. Significant improvement (p < 0.05) was found in intermittent aerobic endurance for HIIE as compared to the control group. Higher intensity intermittent training is an effective and time-efficient intervention for improving body composition, functional walking and aerobic endurance in overweight children.
Source Publication
European Journal of Sport Science
Volume Number
15
Issue Number
2
First Page
182
Last Page
190
Recommended Citation
Lau, P. W.,Wong, D.,Ngo, K.,Liang, Y.,Kim, C.,& Kim, H. (2015). Effects of high-intensity intermittent running exercise in overweight children. European Journal of Sport Science, 15 (2), 182-190. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2014.933880