Feasibility of an after-school group-based exercise and lifestyle programme to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and health in less-active Pacific and Maori adolescents.

Introduction: Obesity and low levels of physical activity are increasing among Pacific and Maori adolescents in New Zealand.

Aim: To assess the feasibility of an after-school exercise and lifestyle programme to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, health and usual activity in less-active Pacific and Maori adolescents over six weeks.

Methods: Eighteen less-active secondary school students participated.