Strength-Based Exercises May Help Kids Fight Obesity

According to the study published in the journal Sports Medicine, motivating children to do strength-based exercises like squats, push-ups, and lunges could play a crucial role in managing obesity

"According to the study published in the journal Sports Medicine, motivating children to do strength-based exercises like squats, push-ups, and lunges could play a crucial role in managing obesity. As per the study, taking part in exercises that cause muscles to contract, and strengthen muscles and bones, reduce children's body fat percentage. The findings also suggest an increase in muscle mass gained from strength-based exercises could help boost children's metabolism and energy levels. The effects were small but meaningful, prompting calls for further research to find out how resistance training could treat and prevent the growing issue of child obesity."