Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Share By
Effect of Home-Based Exercise Training on Anthropometric Indices and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Overweight/Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial Publisher

Summary: Can home workouts help teens with obesity? A trial found some gains in body measurements after HIIT or resistance training, but quality of life did not improve. #YouthHealth #Exercise

Ahmadi A ; Navabi Z S ; Maracy M R ; Moheb Mohammadi F ; Dehghani M
Authors

Source: Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Published:2026


Abstract

Background: Overweight and obesity are major health challenges in children and adolescents that have gradually increased in prevalence in recent years. This study evaluated the effects of home-based regimes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training (RT), or combined HIIT+RT on anthropometric indices and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. Methods: A randomized, single-blinded clinical trial was conducted in Isfahan, Iran. A total of 120 patients (aged 10–18 years) with overweight or obesity participated. Eligible participants were recruited using a simple sampling method and randomly assigned to one of four groups: three intervention groups (HIIT, RT, and combined HIIT+RT) or one non-exercising control group with dietary advice. The intervention groups received 24 home-based training sessions over 2 months. Anthropometric indices and the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire were assessed both pre- and post-intervention. Results: After 2 months, body weight decreased significantly in the RT group compared with baseline measurements (P=0.010). Waist circumference (WC) also decreased significantly in the RT group (P=0.001), and hip circumference (HC) decreased significantly across the three intervention groups. Adjusted analyses revealed significant reductions in body weight (P=0.028), WC (P=0.024), and HC (P=0.006) across interventions. No significant changes were observed in waist-to-hip ratio or body mass index (BMI). In addition, an analysis of covariance showed no significant differences in the mean changes in HRQoL among the three intervention and control groups pre- and post-intervention. Conclusion: Home-based exercise was associated with improvements in anthropometric indices other than BMI, whereas HRQoL remained unchanged in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. © (2026), (Korean Society for the Study of Obesity). All Rigths Reserved.
Related Docs
View other Related Docs
1. The Effects of Aerobic Training, Resistance Training, Combined Training, and Healthy Eating Recommendations on Lipid Profile and Body Mass Index in Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: A Randomized Clinical Trial, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2020)
2. The Effect of Motivational Interviewing and Healthy Diet on Anthropometric Indices and Blood Pressure in Overweight and Obese School Children, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2017)
3. Family-Based Intervention for Controlling Childhood Obesity: An Experience Among Iranian Children, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2013)
Experts (# of related papers)
View all Related Experts
Roya Kelishadi (5)
Firoozeh Mostafavi (3)
Effect of Home-Based Exercise Training on Anthropometric Indices and Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Overweight/Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Other Related Docs
4. Comparative Study on the Effect of Plantago Psyllium and Ocimum Basilicum Seeds on Anthropometric Measures in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Patients, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2016)
5. The Effect of Educational and Encouragement Interventions on Anthropometric Characteristics, Obestatin and Adiponectin Levels, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2019)
6. Effects of Family Based Education Programs on Body Mass Index of Overweight and Obese Children: An Intervention Based on the Social-Cognitive Theory, Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (2017)
7. The Effect of Educational Intervention on Weight Loss in Adolescents With Overweight and Obesity: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2017)
8. Narrative-Focused Group Counseling Improves Intervention Outcomes in Women With Obesity, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (2022)
9. Short-Term Effects of a Physical Activity Intervention on Obesity and Cardiovascular Fitness of 12-14-Year-Old Boy Students, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2014)
10. The Effect of Weight Loss Program on Overweight and Obese Females Based on Protection Motivation Theory: A Randomized Control Trial, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2017)
11. Effect of a Multi-Disciplinary Program on Anthropometric and Biochemical Parameters in Obese and Overweight Elementary School Girls: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases (2022)
12. Is Rehabilitation Program More Effective in Obese Women With Coronary Artery Disease?, Journal of Isfahan Medical School (2014)
13. Impact of Text Message-Based Intervention for Weight Control and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors of Overweight and Obese Children, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2020)
14. The Effect of a Lifestyle Modification Education on Adiposity Measures in Overweight and Obese Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2017)
15. Predicting Childhood Overweight Status by Accelerated Weight Gain From Neonatal Period to Infancy, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2023)
16. Effect of Education on Anthropometric Indices in Obese Parents and Children After One Year of Follow-Up, ARYA Atherosclerosis (2012)
17. Randomized Study of the Effects of Empagliflozin and Topiramate Dual Therapy on Anthropometric and Metabolic Indices in Non-Diabetic Individuals With Overweight/Obesity on a Calorie-Restricted Diet, Eating and Weight Disorders (2024)
18. Effects of Tailored Health Education Program on Overweight Elementary School Students' Obesity-Related Lifestyle: A School-Based Interventional Study, Oman Medical Journal (2017)
19. Effect of Motivational Interviewing on a Weight Loss Program Based on the Protection Motivation Theory, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2015)
20. Assessment of the Efficacy of Physical Activity Level and Lifestyle Behavior Interventions Applying Social Cognitive Theory for Overweight and Obese Girl Adolescents, Journal of Research in Health Sciences (2018)