Bodyweight workouts in school boost teen fitness
NCT ID NCT07584551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding calisthenics (bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats) to gym class helps teens get stronger and feel better about themselves. 100 students aged 13-16 were split into two groups: one did calisthenics for 12 weeks, the other followed standard gym class. Researchers measured strength, body fat, eating habits, and self-esteem before and after the program to see if it works.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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13 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrollment in the ninth grade at the Institución Educativa Técnica Industrial de Turmequé, Boyacá. * Age between 13 and 16 years. * Agreement to random group assignment. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of medical conditions or disorders that could contraindicate physical exercise, including but not limited to cardiac arrhythmias, heart murmurs, coronary artery disease, or hypertension, as diagnosed by a physician at the start of the calisthenics program. * Presence of psychiatric disorders, such as severe anxiety attacks or depression, diagnosed by a qualified healthcare professional at the beginning of the calisthenics program.
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Locations
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Institución Educativa Técnica Industrial de Turmequé-Boyacá
Turmequé, Departamento de Boyacá, 153060, Colombia
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