Korean J Obes.  2014 Sep;23(3):141-149. 10.7570/kjo.2014.23.3.141.

Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Childhood Obesity

• Oh M
• Kim Y
• Suh SH
• Jeon JY

• KMID: 2271122
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7570/kjo.2014.23.3.141

Abstract

The prevalence of childhood obesity has been steadily increasing worldwide. Low level of physical activity, poor cardiorespiratory fitness, sedentary lifestyle, and increased energy intake are recognized as major culprits in the childhood obesity epidemic. Childhood obesity is closely associated with many chronic comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and psychological disorders. Studies have suggested that regular exercise is an effective tool for obesity treatment in youth. Aerobic exercise format (either exercise alone or combined with calorie restriction) has been widely and traditionally applied for reducing childhood obesity. A growing body of evidence suggests that resistance exercise training is beneficial in improving body composition, thereby is an alternative tool for the treatment of childhood obesity. However, the effects of resistance exercise training alone in childhood obesity are relatively limited in youth. Thus, the purpose of this review was to provide an update on current findings associated with resistance exercise training as an effective treatment and prevention strategy for childhood obesity reduction.

Keyword

Obesity; Childhood; Resistance training

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Body Composition
Cardiovascular Diseases
Comorbidity
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Energy Intake
Exercise
Humans
Motor Activity
Obesity
Pediatric Obesity*
Prevalence
Resistance Training
Sedentary Lifestyle