Personalized Physical Exercise Program Among Adolescent Girls: A Pilot Study.

Area of Science:

• Sports Science
• Adolescent Health
• Exercise Physiology

Background:

• Adolescence is critical for establishing lifelong healthy habits.
• Physical activity declines in adolescents, especially girls, increasing sedentary behavior.
• Traditional school physical education (PE) may not meet diverse student needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of personalized vs. traditional PE programs for adolescent girls.
• To investigate improvements in physical fitness and body composition.
• To promote lifelong physical activity engagement.

Main Methods:

• 170 Hungarian high school girls were randomized into personalized or control groups over two academic years.
• Intervention group received tailored cardiorespiratory and resistance training alongside traditional classes.
• Control group followed standard PE curriculum.

Main Results:

• The personalized group showed significant improvements in BMI, body fat, VO2max, strength, and flexibility (p < 0.05).
• The control group had minimal or negative changes in these metrics.
• Personalized programs led to superior cardiorespiratory and body composition outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Personalized physical exercise programs are more effective than traditional PE for adolescent girls.
• Tailored interventions enhance fitness and body composition in school settings.
• Personalized PE holds potential for improving adolescent health and preventing chronic diseases.