In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of cases of paediatric obesity, regardless of sociodemographic classification. Furthermore, the severity of obesity in children and adolescents has increased despite these rising instances. In the twenty-first century, childhood obesity and overweight have become significant public health concerns. Overweight and obesity are global issues that mostly impact low- and middle-income nations, particularly in metropolitan areas. In contrast, childhood obesity and overweight have caused more fatalities globally than childhood underweight. This review will discuss why early intervention to engage in childhood obesity issues is very important. It has been suggested that the obese children are at risk and have a have a higher likelihood of premature death. Currently proposed strategies to deal with childhood obesity include adapting a proper and healthy diet, limiting sedentary behaviour, and increasing physical activity. The effects of physical activity on body fat, insulin sensitivity and resistance, and metabolic factors in obese children, as well as the type, intensity, and duration of exercise, will be key topics of discussion. This review will shed light on how aerobic exercise, resistance training, and compound exercise differ in their effects on the risk of cardio-vascular disease in childhood obesity.

Keywords: Physical activity, Paediatric obesity, Treatment for obesity