INFLUENCE OF HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING PROGRAME ON BODY FAT PERCENTAGE IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN

Mr. Moirangthem Ebhion Singh and Dr. Leons Wilfred Vaz

Abstract
The idea of the study was to understand the effect of High Intensity Interval Training program on body fat percentage in overweight and obese children. Total twenty-seven subjects were selected on the basis of BMI (IAP Boys Body Mass Index Charts). Further divided into overweight (10), obese (7) and control groups (10). Purposive sampling technique was used in selection. The skinfold thickness was measured by Skinfold Calliper from four sites i.e. Biceps, Triceps, Subscapular and Suprailiac. J.V.G.A. Durnin and M.M. Rahaman {Fat %=[( 4.95/density)-4.5]x100} equation was applied to find out the Fat percentage. The means of different treatment were compared by applying the pair-t test. Statistical significance was tested at 0.05 level. Based on obtained data, it can be concluded that HIIT program can be used both in overweight and obese children groups to reduce the body fat percentage.
Key words: High Intensity Interval Training, Body Fat Percentage, Overweight and Obese.