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Table 3 Summary of 12-week Exercise Program

From: Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol

Training

Cardio

Resistance

Exercises

Treadmill

Leg press

 

Stationary bike

Lat pull

 

Stepper

Leg abduction and adduction

 

Rower

Tricep/bicep curls

  

Chest press

  

Lunges

  

Sit-ups

  

Back extensions

  

Side bends

  

Push-ups

  

Should raises

  

Skipping

Intensity

Moderate:

Moderate:

 

40-59% HRR*

1-2 sets × 15 repetitions

 

Vigorous:

Vigorous:

 

60-79% HRR*

1-2 sets × 10 repetitions

  1. *HRR calculated by ((HRmax-HRresting)*intensity) + resting HR
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