Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9880
ISSN: 2155-9880
Roy Shephard
Canada
Research Article
Effects of Walking Exercises on Body Composition, Heart Rate Variability, and Perceptual Responses in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
Author(s): Ali Hamila, Mohamed Younes, François Cottin, Yasmine Ben Amor, Roy Shephard, Zouheir Tabka and Ezedine BouhlelAli Hamila, Mohamed Younes, François Cottin, Yasmine Ben Amor, Roy Shephard, Zouheir Tabka and Ezedine Bouhlel
Objective: To assess the effects of various walking rehabilitation programs on body composition, heart rate variability, aerobic fitness and perceptual responses of overweight and obese young adolescents. Material and methods: 31 young overweight and obese adolescents (12 boys and 19 girls) were randomly assigned to one of 4 groups: a group walking at 70% of maximal aerobic speed (70% MAS G, n=7), a group walking at 50% of maximal aerobic speed (50% MAS group, n=8), a self-selected walking pace group (SSWP group, n=8), and a control group (C, n=8). Anthropometric, metabolic, and perceptual parameters were measured before and after a 2-month rehabilitation program. Results: Decreases in body mass, BMI, and body fat were seen in MAS, 70% MAS, and SSWP groups (p<0.01, p<0.01, and p<0.05 respectively), with associat.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9880.1000559