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 .
Determinants of Self‐Reported Neck‐Shoulder and Low Back Symptoms in a General Population
Study Design . A combined cross‐sectional and longitudinal design . Objectives . To investigate relation between , on one h and , self‐reported neck‐shoulder symptoms and , on the other h and , low back symptoms and self‐reported work‐related physical load , psychosocial factors , and individual characteristics and to study the influence of physical capacity in adolescence on neck‐shoulder and low back symptoms in adulthood . Summary of Background Data . Heavy physical work and exposure to vibration constitute risk factors for low back problems , and repetitive and static work are risk factors for neck‐shoulder symptoms in many jobs . The interplay between individual factors and work‐related psychosocial and physical exposure , however , is not well documented . This study addresses effects of adolescent capacity on this interplay in a general population . Methods . A r and om sample of 425 Swedish students was investigated when the students were 16 years and 34 years of age . Sixty‐five percent participated in both examinations ; only those who worked ≥ 6 hours/week at the follow‐up period , 148 men and 90 women , were included in these analyses .  Data about musculoskeletal symptoms , work , and sociodemographic and individual characteristics were collected at the age of 34 years ; physical performance data were collected at the ages of 16 years and 34 years . Results . Among the men , self‐employment and worry were associated with neck‐shoulder symptoms ; among the women , monotonous work and high decision latitude were associated with neck‐shoulder symptoms . Low back problems were related to monotonous work among men and women and to exposure to vibration among men . Performance in certain fitness tests at the ages of 16 years and 34 years was negatively associated with musculoskeletal symptoms . Conclusions . The inverse relationships between performance at the age of 16 years and adult musculoskeletal symptoms may imply benefits of early fitness training
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 .