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March 6, 2026Healthcare0 citationsOpen Access

Home-Based Strength Training's Impact on Stress and Depression in Latino Adolescents

A Home-Based Strength Training Intervention for Stress and Depression Symptoms in Obese Latino Adolescent Males—A Pilot Study

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LKLouise KellyADAngela Martinez DominguezMMMuireann I. McMillan

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Pilot study shows home-based strength training may reduce stress in obese Latino adolescents, suggesting potential benefits.

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  • The study aimed to assess the feasibility and preliminary effects of a home-based strength training intervention on stress and mental health in obese Latino adolescent males.
  • Randomized controlled trial with 52 adolescents assigned to HBST or control group.
  • HBST participants engaged in a 16-week resistance training program at home.
  • Primary and secondary outcomes assessed included strength, BMI, cortisol, and depressive symptoms.
  • Mixed-design ANOVA and ANCOVA were used for data analysis.
  • HBST led to a significant decrease in salivary cortisol levels over time, while control participants showed an increase.
  • All strength measures and anthropometric outcomes improved descriptively in the HBST group, but interactions were not significant.
  • Depressive symptoms decreased in HBST participants but were not significant after adjusting for baseline.
  • Retention rates were low, with 48% overall, indicating challenges in participant adherence.
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Kelly et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69aa7066531e4c4a9ff5a17dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14050650
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