Results Strong evidence was found for an inverse association between MF and total and central adiposity , and CVD and metabolic risk factors .
Strong evidence was also found for a positive association between MF and bone health and self-esteem .
Conclusion The findings of this review highlight the importance of developing MF in youth for a number of health-related benefits
Background Physical fitness during childhood and adolescence has been identified as an important determinant of current and future health status .
While research has traditionally focused on the association between cardio-respiratory fitness and health outcomes , the association between muscular fitness ( MF ) and health status has recently received increased attention .
Objective The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to evaluate the potential physiological and psychological benefits associated with MF among children and adolescents .
Health-related fitness in school children: compliance with physical activity recommendations and its relationship with body mass index and diet quality.
This study establishes the relationship between the compliance with the governmental physical activity guidelines ( at least a minimum of one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity , MVPA , five times a week ) , health-related physical fitness and different health related lifestyle variables in a representative sample of Spanish children . Subjects were a representative group of scholars from five schools r and omly selected in Extremadura , a mainly rural region with a very low population density . Statistical analysis comprises a t-test to calculate physical fitness differences between groups , according to the compliance with the mentioned physical activity guidelines . A multinomial logistic regression coefficient is established to determine the differences between the better physical fitness status group (= percentile 75 ) and the poorer physical fitness status group (= percentile 25 ) for each fitness test and gender , body mass index , physical activity , Mediterranean diet index and population size . Main findings show that the compliance with physical activity guidelines result in a better h and grip strength in left h and ( p < 0.05 ) , leg strength ( p < 0.000 ) , speed-agility run ( p < 0.000 ) and 20 m endurance shuttle run ( p < 0.000 ) . Being a girl , being overweighed and living in an urban setting are associated with a lower physical fitness (= percentile 25 ) , whereas there is no relationship between diet quality and subjects ' performance in all physical fitness test evaluated . As a conclusion , this study emphasizes the need to promote an active lifestyle in which physical activity suppose a minimum of one hour of regular MVPA , at least five times a week , to achieve a healthy fitness status
Results Strong evidence was found for an inverse association between MF and total and central adiposity , and CVD and metabolic risk factors .
Strong evidence was also found for a positive association between MF and bone health and self-esteem .
Conclusion The findings of this review highlight the importance of developing MF in youth for a number of health-related benefits
Background Physical fitness during childhood and adolescence has been identified as an important determinant of current and future health status .
While research has traditionally focused on the association between cardio-respiratory fitness and health outcomes , the association between muscular fitness ( MF ) and health status has recently received increased attention .
Objective The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to evaluate the potential physiological and psychological benefits associated with MF among children and adolescents .