A community based primary prevention programme in New Zealand for children & adolescents at risk of NIDDM by modifying some associated risk factors: a randomised controlled trial

INTERVENTION: An 8‐week progressive resistance training programme in 10‐15 year olds twice a week. Free weights and ankle weights are used to complete 11 exercises covering the major muscle groups of the body. CONDITION: Diabetes prevention Insulin resistance in children and adolescents PRIMARY OUTCOME: Waist cirumference SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1RM arm & leg strength, VO2peak, lipids, glucose, insulin, HOMA2‐IR, height, weight, BMI, hip circumference, maturation, BIA, physical activity. During each training session adherence, training intensity (RPE, weight, reps) were measured. Questionnaires on self efficacy, self concept, physical activity & inactivity, lifestyle information relating to nutrition, smoking, physical activity & diabetes knowledge. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 10‐15 years in year 7‐10 at Intermediate or High School in Gore, New Zealand.