Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of exercise for weight loss summer camp on body composition, blood lipids, serum interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and adiponectin of male obese adolescents. Methods 20 male obese adolescents of closed exercise for weight loss summer camp in 2014 were enrolled. They received aerobic exercise and diet program intervention for 4 weeks. Their body composition, blood lipid, serum IL-6, TNF-α and adiponectin were detected before and after exercise. Results Their body mass, lean body mass, body fat mass, percentage of body fat and body mass index (BMI) significantly decreased (P<0.001). And their levels of serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, IL-6, TNF-α and adiponectin also decreased (P<0.05), while their adiponectin of per unit body fat significantly increased (P<0.01). Conclusion Exercise for weight loss summer camp can effectively bring down the obese of male obese adolescents, and improve their body composition, blood lipid metabolism and inflammation response.

Key words: exercise for weight loss, male, obese adolescents, body composition, interleukin -6, tumor necrosis factor -α, adiponectin