Int J Sports Med
DOI: 10.1055/a-2456-4054
1
Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg
University, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN1004)
2
Center for Mathematical Modeling of Knee Osteoarthritis,
Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN1004)
,
CharlotteNørkjær Eggertsen
3
Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,
Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
4
Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg University
Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
5
Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University
Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
,
JeppeBech Pedersen
6
Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg
University, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN1004)
,
Stine Christiansen
3
Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,
Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
,
EsbenThyssen Vestergaard
7
Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital,
Aarhus, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN11297)
8
Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, Aarhus University
Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN11297)
,
Søren Hagstrøm
3
Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,
Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
5
Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University
Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN53141)
,
Ryan Godsk Larsen
9
Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University,
Aalborg, Denmark (Ringgold ID: RIN1004)
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Svend Andersens Foundation and Memorial legatee for Carpenter
Jørgen Holm and wife Elisa F. Hansen
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Supported by:
Steno Diabetes Center North Denmark
Clinical Trial:
Registration number (trial ID):NCT05465057,Trial registry: ClinicalTrials.gov(http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/),Type of Study: Part of an RCT
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Abstract
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been suggested as an effective
treatment approach of childhood obesity. The objective of the present study was
to examine intensity, enjoyment, and perceived exertion of a 4x4-minute
play-based HIIT program for children and adolescents with obesity. 83
participants (42.2% girls, 12.3±1.5 years, 57.8% boys, 12.0±1.6 years) completed
a 12-week intervention comprising three weekly sessions. After nine sessions
(weeks 2, 6, and 11), participants rated perceived exertion (RPE) with a Borg
scale and enjoyment of activities using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale
(PACES). Heart rate (HR) was recorded to assess time spent in high- and
moderate-intensity. Participants spent more time in high-intensity during
strength-based (P=0.004) and running-based (P=0.007) activities compared to ball
games, and more time was spent in moderate-intensity during ball games compared
to strength-based (P=0.033) and running-based (P=0.028) activities. Overall,
boys spent more time in moderate-intensity than girls (P=0.007). Participants
rated RPE lower for ball games than for strength-based (P<0.001) and
running-based (P<0.001) activities. Boys rated running-based activities more
enjoyable than girls (P=0.021). Exercise intensity and RPE vary by activity in
HIIT for children and adolescents with obesity. Ball games led to less
high-intensity time and were seen as less exhausting. No differences in RPE or
enjoyment were found over time.
Keywords
high-intensity interval training -
heart rate -
ball game -
running -
strength training -
exercise
Publication History
Received: 28 June 2024
Accepted after revision: 29 October 2024
Accepted Manuscript online:
29 October 2024
Article published online:
02 December 2024
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