Aerobic exercise in adolescents with obesity: preliminary evaluation of a modular training program and the modified shuttle test |
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Authors: | Peter HC Klijn Olga H van der Baan-Slootweg Henk F van Stel |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Therapy, KBCZ, Treatment Center Heideheuvel, Hilversum, The Netherlands;(2) Department of Pediatric Medicine, KBCZ, Treatment Center Heideheuvel, Hilversum, The Netherlands;(3) Department of Medical Decision Making, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands;(4) Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: |
Background Increasing activity levels in adolescents with obesity requires the development of exercise programs that are both attractive to adolescents and easily reproducible. The aim of this study was to develop a modular aerobic training program for adolescents with severe obesity, with a focus on variety, individual targets and acquiring physical skills. We report here the effects on aerobic fitness from a pilot study. Furthermore, we examined the feasibility of the modified shuttle test (MST) as an outcome parameter for aerobic fitness in adolescents with severe obesity. |
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