Aerobic vs circuit training for healthy kids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercise—aerobic training and circuit training—to see which works better for healthy children ages 7 to 12. It could help you decide a fun and effective way for your child to stay active.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child must be generally healthy and fit, with no mental health conditions like depression or anxiety
- Your child's BMI must be in the normal range (13.3 to 24.1)
- Your child must have a presidential fitness score at or above the 85th percentile
- Your child must not have had vision, balance, or inner ear problems in the last six months
- Your child cannot have done any previous aerobic or circuit training
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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