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The study aims to evaluate the effects of different exercise modalities on body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%) in youth with overweight or obesity.

March 1, 2026

Comparative Effects of 12 Exercise Modalities on Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage in Youth With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

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The study aims to evaluate the effects of different exercise modalities on body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%) in youth with overweight or obesity.
Conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of various exercise interventions.
Compared moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), circuit training (CT), and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Analyzed outcome-specific advantages for BMI and BF% across different exercise types.
MICT was found to be the most effective for reducing BMI.
CT achieved the highest improvement in body fat percentage (BF%).
HIIT provided time-efficient benefits across all measured outcomes compared to control.

Abstract

MICT, CT, and HIIT performed favorably, with outcome-specific advantages. MICT ranked highest for BMI, CT was highest for BF% (SUCRA), and HIIT offered time-efficient benefits across outcomes versus control; results support tailoring modality choice to goals and feasibility to improve adherence.

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Comparative Effects of 12 Exercise Modalities on Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage in Youth With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

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