Impact of Active Video Game on Cardiorespiratory, Macro and Microcirculation Function of Adolescents With Overweight

Impact of Active Video Game Cardiorespiratory, Macro and Microcirculation Function of Adolescents With Overweight: Randomized Intervention Study

This study evaluates the effects of physical exercise through active videogame in the microcirculation, macrocirculation, cardiorespiratory function and physical fitness in overweight adolescents. For that, they will be randomized into two groups, one being a control group and the other intervention group. The randomization will be made by school. The intervention group will perform the physical exercise through the active video game, three times a week, for 50 minutes, during 8 weeks. Reassessments will be performed before and after the intervention to evaluate the outcome variables.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Overweight or obese adolescent
• Students enrolled in public schools

Exclusion Criteria:

• Motor, cognitive or pulmonary limitation
• Genetic syndrome
• Pregnancy
• Use of medication that changes the lipid or glucose profile
• Not being treated for overweight