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 .
Relationships between physical activity and physical capacity in adolescent females and bone mass in adulthood.
This study investigates whether physical activity and physical performance in adolescence are positively related to  adult bone mineral density ( BMD ) . In 1974 , physical activity , endurance , and muscular strength were measured in 204 r and omly selected female students , age 16.1 + /- 0.3 year ( range 15 - 17 years ) . Twenty years later , 36 of the women volunteered to undergo a measurement of their BMD . Women who were members in a sports club in adolescence had significantly higher adult BMD ( mean differences of 5 % to 17 % depending on site ) compared with subjects who were not engaged in a sports club . Furthermore , women with persistent weight-bearing activity in adulthood had significantly higher BMD compared with women who had stopped being active or had never been active . The differences ranged between 5 % and 19 % with the highest difference found in trochanter BMD . Stepwise regression analyses showed that membership in a sports club at baseline was a significant independent predictor of BMD in the total body , lumbar spine , legs , trochanter , and femoral neck , explaining 17 - 26 % of the variation in BMD . Change in body weight was a strong independent predictor of BMD of the total body and arms , explaining 8 % of the variation in both sites . In addition , running performance at baseline was an independent predictor of total body BMD , whereas the two-h and lift performance significantly predicted BMD of the total body , legs and trochanter . The hanging leg-lift and h and grip were both significant predictors of arm BMD . In conclusion , membership in a sports club and site-specific physical performance in adolescence together with the change in body weight were significantly associated with adult BMD in premenopausal women
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 .