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A comparison of lifestyle exercise, aerobic exercise and calisthenics on weight loss in obese children
Epstein LH, Wing RR, Koeske R, Valoski A
Behavior Therapy 1985 Sep;16(4):345-356
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Previous research has shown that lifestyle exercise is superior to programmed aerobic exercise programs for the long-term treatment of childhood obesity. The present study is designed to evaluate the reliability of this finding, with the addition of a low-intensity calisthenics group to control for nonspecific aspects of participating in an exercise program. Results showed similar and significant weight changes across the exercise conditions during the year of treatment for parents and children. However, during the next year of observation, children in the lifestyle group maintained their weight change, while children in the other two groups gained significant amounts of weight. Similar trends were observed for parents. The results for children replicate the positive effects of lifestyle exercise on child weight control.

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