Initiative Description: Intervention consisted of Two circuit training sessions per week performed during regular PE classes.

Study Results: Significant improvements in Cardio-Respiratory Fitness and total body fat and resting systolic blood pressure were significantly lower

Reference: Giannaki, C. D., Aphamis, G., Tsouloupas, C. N., Ioannou, Y., & Hadjicharalambous, M. (2016). An eight week school-based intervention with circuit training improves physical fitness and reduces body fat in male adolescents. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 56(7–8), 894–900.

Level of Evidence: Very Good