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Effects of exercise on specific fat depots in the pediatric population: a narrative overview

  • By

  • Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez

  • David Rodriguez-Sanchez

  • Maria Herrada-Robles

  • Maria Bermudez-Cordoba

  • Gemma Bermejo-Martínez

  • Maria Atencia-Rodriguez

  • Unai Azcárate

  • Marta Ortiz-Gómez

  • Jesús García-Arive

  • Maddi Osés

  • María Medrano

  • November 25, 2025

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    Physical activity is crucial for health in children, yet a significant percentage do not meet recommended activity levels, increasing obesity risk.

  • 2

    Moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and combined training effectively reduces visceral, subcutaneous, hepatic, and intermuscular fat in children.

  • 3

    Limited data suggest potential benefits of exercise on pancreatic and bone marrow fat, but research on epicardial fat is scarce.

  • 4

    Most studies lack detailed reporting on exercise dose, hindering conclusions about the optimal frequency, duration, and intensity for fat reduction.

  • 5

    Exercise is a promising strategy for targeting specific fat depots in children with obesity, emphasizing the need for further research.

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Effects of exercise on specific fat depots in the pediatric population: a narrative overview

  • by Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, David Rodriguez-Sanchez, Maria Herrada-Robles, Maria Bermudez-Cordoba, Gemma Bermejo-Martínez, Maria Atencia-Rodriguez, Unai Azcárate, Marta Ortiz-Gómez, Jesús García-Arive, Maddi Osés, María Medrano

  • November 25, 2025

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