Efeitos do treinamento físico com exergames em adolescentes sedentários e/ou com excesso de peso

Abstract

Active behavior and physical activity can be differentials for adequate growth and development during adolescence. Obesity, sedentary lifestyle and dyslipidemia are factors related to the gradual increase in the onset of cardiovascular and chronic metabolic diseases. Goal: The study aimed at assessing the effects of a protocol for physical training that uses active video games with sedentary adolescents. Methods: Longitudinal study that used non-controlled intervention and convenience sample, which followed adolescents separately, ages between 10 to 17, both genders. The intervention consisted of physical training that uses active video games (AVG) for two months in 24 sessions, under personal supervision by the researchers. The adolescents’ body composition, physical fitness, cardiovascular indicators and biochemical exams were assessed. Data analysis was done on Stata® Statistical Software, using Kolmogorov Smirnov test and Student “t” test, with a reliability interval at 95%. Results: Among the 14 adolescents that completed the physical training, we could observe a decrease in their body fat percentage, improvement of their strength and push up variables, decrease in postexercise heart rate and systolic blood pressure, both initial and final. Conclusion: Exercise intervention based on active video games can reduce cardiovascular risk factors and improve muscle strength.