SynthesisFrontiers in physiology2025
The effect of sprint interval training on key cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effects of combined aerobic and resistance training on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight/obese adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Background: Although sprint interval training (SIT) is a time-efficient modality known to improve adult cardiometabolic health, a comprehensive synthesis of its effects in pediatric populations is lacking. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of SIT on key cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents. Methods: Six electronic databases were searched for trials comparing SIT against non-exercising control (CON) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). A random-effects model was used to compute the standardized mean difference (SMD). The study quality and evidence certainty were assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 and GRADE frameworks, respectively. Results: Fourteen studies with 467 participants were included. Compared to CON, SIT elicited a large, significant improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness (VO Conclusion: SIT is an effective strategy for enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness and improving body composition in children and adolescents. With an efficacy comparable to that of traditional MICT, it represents a viable, time-efficient exercise alternative for pediatric populations. Systematic Review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251131717, identifier CRD420251131717.
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