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Effects of an Online Supervised Exercise Training in Children with Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Matteo Vandoni

    (Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA), Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Vittoria Carnevale Pellino

    (Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA), Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
    Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Alessandro Gatti

    (Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA), Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy)

  • Daniela Lucini

    (BIOMETRA Department, University of Milan, 20129 Milan, Italy
    Exercise Medicine Unit, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, 20135 Milan, Italy)

  • Savina Mannarino

    (Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy)

  • Cristiana Larizza

    (Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy)

  • Virginia Rossi

    (Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy)

  • Valeria Tranfaglia

    (Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy)

  • Agnese Pirazzi

    (Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA), Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy)

  • Valentina Biino

    (Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
    School University of Medicine and Surgery, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy)

  • Gianvincenzo Zuccotti

    (Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy
    Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20157 Milan, Italy)

  • Valeria Calcaterra

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy)

Abstract

COVID-19 restrictions have dramatically reduced the active lifestyle and physical activity (PA) levels in the whole population, a situation that can contribute to weight gain and to develop obesity. To improve physical fitness (PF) in children with obesity during COVID-19 restrictions, sport specialists started to deliver physical training through tele-exercise. For these reasons, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-week online supervised training program in children with obesity on different PF components and PA levels. We enrolled a total of 40 Caucasian children (9 F/31 M; aged 11 ± 1.9 years) with obesity. The data collection consisted of a series of anthropometric measures, the PAQ-C questionnaire, and PF tests, valid and reliable tools to assess PF in children. We used a Wilcoxon’s t -test and a Student’s t -test, as appropriate, to assess the differences before and after the training protocol. A total of 37 patients completed the training protocol and were considered in the analysis. Our results show an improvement in all the PF tests, a reduction in the BMI z-score, the waist circumference, and in the waist-to-height ratio, and an increased PA level. In conclusion, the results of our study show that an online supervised training program is effective to promote PA, improving PF and reducing the BMI z-score in children with obesity.

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  • Matteo Vandoni & Vittoria Carnevale Pellino & Alessandro Gatti & Daniela Lucini & Savina Mannarino & Cristiana Larizza & Virginia Rossi & Valeria Tranfaglia & Agnese Pirazzi & Valentina Biino & Gianvi, 2022. "Effects of an Online Supervised Exercise Training in Children with Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-11, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:15:p:9421-:d:877586
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    1. Valeria Calcaterra & Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, 2022. "Physical Exercise as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Attenuating Obesity-Related Complications in Children and Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(9), pages 1-2, April.
    2. Kwang-Jin Lee & Byungjoo Noh & Keun-Ok An, 2021. "Impact of Synchronous Online Physical Education Classes Using Tabata Training on Adolescents during COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-12, September.
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