Utility of a high-intensity interval training app as a remote exercise support strategy in children with obesity: An exploratory study of adherence, effect, and perceptions of its use.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore the utility of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) app as a remote exercise support strategy in children with obesity through assessing adherence, possible effects on obesity-related outcomes, and perceptions of its use to support counseling and improve the treatment of children with obesity.

Methods

Thirty-seven children (94.6% with obesity; 45.9% girls), with a mean age of 10.4 (±1.8) years and a mean body mass index (BMI) z-score of 3.31 (±1.09) were recruited to use the app during 6 weeks. Assessments were performed at baseline, 6 (end of intervention), and 12 weeks (follow up).

Results

Thirty-two (86.3%) participants completed both intervention and follow-up assessments and were analyzed. On average, children used the H

SUBMITTER: de Freitas F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11504280 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature