Eccentric Cycling Training Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents with Obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While eccentric (ECC) training appears to be more efficient than concentric (CON) training at improving body composition in adolescent with obesity, its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has never been studied.

Objective

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of 2 cycling training modalities, i.e., ECC vs. CON, in adolescents with obesity on HRQOL and health perception (HP).

Methods

A total of 24 adolescents with obesity, aged 12-16 years, were randomized to either a 12-week ECC or a CON cycling training program performed at the same oxygen consumption (VO2). Anthropometric measurements, body composition, maximal incremental tests, HRQOL (Vécu et Santé Percue de l'Adolescent [VSP-A], Medical Outcome Study Short Form [SF-36]), and H

SUBMITTER: Julian V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7802461 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature