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Effects of a 12‐week exercise training programme on aerobic fitness, body composition, blood lipids and C‐reactive protein in adolescents with obesity

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Wong, Patricia CH, Chia, Michael YH, Tsou, Ian YY, Wansaicheong, Gervais KL, Tan, Benedict, Wang, John CK, Tan, John, Kim, Chung Gon, Boh, Gerald, Lim, Darren·2008·Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
DOI 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v37n4p286
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Introduction: Developing effective exercise programmes for the paediatric population is a strategy for decreasing obesity and is expected to help in eventually limiting obesity-associated long-term health and societal impact. In this study, the effects of a 12-week twice weekly additional exercise training, which comprised a combination of circuit-based resistance training and aerobic exercises, in additional to typical physical education sessions, on aerobic fitness, body composition and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and lipids were analysed in 13- to 14-year-old obese boys contrasted with a control group. Materials and Methods: Both the exercise group (EG, n = 12) and control group (CG, n = 12) participated in the typical 2 sessions of 40-minute physical education (PE) per week in schools, but only EG participated in additional 2 sessions per week of 45 to 60 minutes per session of exercise training, which comprised a combination of circuit-based resistance training and aerobic exercises maintained at 65% to 85% maximum heart rate (HRmax = 220 - age). Body composition was measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Fasting serum CRP and blood lipids were analysed pre- and post-exercise programme. Aerobic fitness was measured by an objective laboratory submaximal exercise test, PWC170 (Predicted Work Capacity at HR 170 bpm). Results: Exercise training significantly improved lean muscle mass, body mass index, fitness, resting HR, systolic blood pressure and triglycerides in EG. Serum CRP concentrations were elevated at baseline in both groups, but training did not result in a change in CRP levels. In the CG, body weight increased significantly at the end of the 12-week period. Conclusion: This study supports the value of an additional exercise training programme, beyond the typical twice weekly physical education classes, to produce physiological benefits in the management of obesity in adolescents, including prevention of weight gain. Key words: Aerobic fitness, Body composition, C-reactive protein, Exercise training, Obese adolescents

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Wong, P. C., Chia, M. Y., Tsou, I. Y., Wansaicheong, G. K., Tan, B., Wang, J. C., Tan, J., Kim, C. G., Boh, G., & Lim, D.
Affiliations
  • Nanyang Technological University (SG)
  • Changi General Hospital (SG)
Corresponding author
Wong, Patricia CH
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Venue
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Publisher
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Published
2008-03-15
Volume
37
Issue
4
Pages
286-293
ISSN
0304-4602 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v37n4p286
OpenAlex
W1486812774
Cited by
191
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35
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7.26
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • NIE Digital Repository (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology (medical) › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
adolescent obesity, exercise training, aerobic exercise, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, lean muscle mass, C-reactive protein, serum lipids, triglycerides, physical education, weight gain prevention
MeSH terms
Adolescent, C-Reactive Protein, Exercise Therapy, Humans, Lipids, Male, Obesity, Physical Fitness

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