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
Meta-analysis reveals HIIT improves VO2 max and reduces SBP more than MICT among children and adolescents with obesity, suggesting targeted training methods.
Key Points
HIIT significantly reduced fat mass, waistline, body weight, diastolic blood pressure, and improved VO2 max in overweight and obese youth.
MICT showed notable effects on BMI, body weight, and VO2 max but was less effective than HIIT in reducing systolic blood pressure.
Study involved 26 trials with 1,078 participants aged 9–19, using random-effects model to analyze standardized mean differences.
HIIT is recommended three times per week for greater health benefits, especially in specific demographic subgroups.