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The effects of 12 weeks of plyometric training on body composition, physical strength, and bone mineral density in obese adolescents

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of plyometric training on body composition, physical fitness, and bone mineral density (BMD) in obese male adolescents. Twenty obese male adolescents were randomly assigned to a control group (n=10) or a plyometric exercise group (n=10). The plyometric exercise group performed the exercise 3 times a week for 12 weeks. Body composition, physical fitness, and BMD were measured before and after the 12-week intervention. Following results were obtained. In the plyometric exercise group, body fat mass significantly decreased before and after the intervention, but differences in body weight, body mass index, and lean body mass were not significant. Among physical fitness factors, grip strength, muscular endurance, and the 20-m shuttle run significantly improved, but flexibility did not show a significant difference. In the plyometric exercise group, BMD significantly improved before and after the intervention. These results indicate that 12 weeks of plyometric training may be effective in improving body composition, physical fitness, and bone density in obese adolescents.

Source: Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.12965/jer.2550582.291

Authors: Seung Jin Han, Jean Kyung Paik, Myungchul Kim, Jun-Su Kim

Institution: Eulji University

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Eulji University