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 .
The Impact of a 12-Week Resistance Training Program on Strength, Body Composition, and Self-Concept of Hispanic Adolescents
Velez , A , Golem , DL , and Are nt , SM . The impact of a 12-week resistance training program on strength , body composition , and self-concept of Hispanic adolescents . J Strength Cond Res 24(4 ) : 1065 - 1073 , 2010-Current evidence suggests that a resistance training program may be physically and psychologically beneficial for adolescents . The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a structured resistance training program on strength , body composition , and self-concept in normal and overweight Hispanic adolescents . Male and female participants ( n = 28 ; 16.1 ± 0.2 y ; 164.5 ± 1.4 cm ; 63.3 ± 2.5 kg ; 20.0 ± 1.7 % body fat [ BF ] ) were recruited from a predominantly Hispanic high school . Prior to the 12-week program , strength , body composition , and self-concept were assessed . Subjects were r and omly assigned to a control group ( CON ; n = 15 ) or to a resistance training group ( RT ; n = 13 ) that participated in supervised strength training 3 days/week . All measures were repeated at the end of the 12-week program . RT had significantly greater strength increases for bench press ( p < 0.001 ) , seated row ( p = 0.002 ) , shoulder press ( p < 0.001 ) , and squats ( p = 0.002 ) . RT had significant reductions in % BF ( p = 0.001 ) , whereas CON had slightly increased % BF . RT had an increase in condition/stamina competence ( p = 0.008 ) , attractive body adequacy ( p = 0.017 ) , and global self-worth ( p = 0.013 ) from pretest to posttest , whereas no change was observed for CON . In conclusion , resistance training result ed in significant physiological and psychological improvements in Hispanic adolescents compared to typical school-based activities . These findings indicate that resistance training can be incorporated into the activities of Hispanic adolescents to promote improved health and fitness
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 .