Effects of walking exercises on body composition, heart rate variability, and perceptual responses in overweight and obese adolescents

Hamila, Ali; Younès, M.; Cottin, François; Amor, Youssef; Shephard, Roy J.; Tabka, Z.; Bouhlel, Ezdine

doi:10.1016/j.scispo.2018.03.076

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“…Most publications assessing effectiveness of physical training of obese children used walking training as one of many forms of endurance exercises; the other ones included stationary bicycle exercise and rowing machine exercises. Other works combined walking training with resistance training and stretching [12][13][14][15][16]. Analyzed papers by Zuraikat and Zorba support the belief that this simplest form of exercise has many benefits for obese individuals, particularly for children.…”

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The role of walking training in treatment of obese children – a systematic review

Wnuk¹,

Gędłek²

2018

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Objective: The objective of the paper is to evaluate the influence of walking training on the process of treatment of obese children. Material and methods: PubMed databases have been analyzed using the following keywords: 'obese adolescents' , 'walking training' , 'exercise therapy' with 'and' conjunction. In further selection process, only the walking training-on a treadmill or on a flat ground within a specific period of time-was assumed as an eligibility criterion for the analysis. Results: Two of 110 articles presenting the influence of walking training on body weight, lipid profile, and blood insulin level have been qualified for the analysis. Conclusions: The comparative analysis and interpretation of the current literature concerning walking training as the only form of physical exercise in treating child obesity is difficult. There are few publications on this subject. However, the review of results presented in these works indicates that walking training has a positive influence on the process of conservative treatment of obese children.

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The role of walking training in treatment of obese children – a systematic review

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2018

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“…Table 2 presents the study design. Five (50% of total) articles were classified as randomized controlled trials [25,26,[34][35][36]. Three articles were classified as nonrandomized controlled trials [27,30,31] (two groups with pre-and postassessments but without randomization).…”

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“…Table 2 displays the participants characteristics in each study. Three articles were focused on obese children [27,33,34], whereas 7 were focused on obese adolescents [25,26,[30][31][32]35,36]. Sample sizes ranged between 7 and 79 participants per study, a total of 335 participants (49.25% girls).…”

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“…Session durations typically ranged between 40 and 60 min except for one intervention that required a total of 5 h/day of physical activity [32]. A total of 6 articles conducted aerobic training in the range of 60-75% of maximal heart rate [27,31,35], at the first ventilatory threshold [26], at 70% of the maximal aerobic speed [36], or at the ventilatory anaerobic threshold [34]. One article conducted resistance training at 50-85% 10 repetition maximum (RM) [30].…”

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“…Table 2 provides the protocol followed by the comparison groups. Two articles included a nonobese adolescent group [27,30], 1 Type II diabetes mellitus group [31], 1 did not include a comparison group [32], and the 6 other articles included obese children or adolescents as a comparison group [25,26,[33][34][35][36].…”

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Physical Exercise Improves Heart-Rate Variability in Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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Background: Childhood obesity has negative impact on heart-rate variability (HRV) and, thereby, on the cardiovascular health of children and adolescents. Thus, physical-exercise interventions were proposed to increase HRV. The present systematic review aims to provide an up-to-date analysis of research on the effect of physical-exercise interventions on HRV in obese children and adolescents. Methods: An electronic search of the literature was performed, and 10 articles were included. PRISMA guideline methodology was employed. Results: Physical-exercise interventions predominantly involved aerobic training; however, alternative training programs, including judo or recreational soccer, were found. The duration of intervention ranged from 6 to 24 weeks, with a training frequency of between 2 and 7 times per week. The duration of sessions typically ranged from 40 to 60 min. Conclusions: Results of the included articles indicated that physical-exercise intervention increased the HRV and thereby the autonomic modulation of obese children and adolescents. This is significant, as HRV is associated with cardiovascular health. Such physical-exercise interventions are crucial to reduce weight and improve cardiovascular health in children and adolescents, thereby achieving a sustainable future.

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Effects of physical activity on body mass and composition of school-age children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: Systematic review focusing on intervention characteristics

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Brasil

Monteiro

et al. 2023

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Effects of walking exercises on body composition, heart rate variability, and perceptual responses in overweight and obese adolescents

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

The role of walking training in treatment of obese children – a systematic review

The role of walking training in treatment of obese children – a systematic review

Physical Exercise Improves Heart-Rate Variability in Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Effects of physical activity on body mass and composition of school-age children and adolescents with overweight or obesity: Systematic review focusing on intervention characteristics

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