The Impact of Resistance Exercise Training On Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Children.

The Impact of Resistance Exercise Training On Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Children.

Impact of resistance training in prepubertal children with obesity focusing mostly in changes in body composition and markers of insulin resistance.

Hypothesis is that this will show positive changes in this randomized controlled trial.

24 obese prepubertal obese children randomized to either resistance training program or usual care for 12 weeks. Baseline blood profiles and DEXA scans done before and after 12 weeks of training with the help of kinesiology graduates from Concordia University kinesiology department.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 8-12y
• Prepubertal
• Not on medications with known impact on weight loss

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pubertal
• Uncontrolled thyroid condition
• Type 2 diabetes