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 .
Effects of Home- and University-Based Programs on Physical Self-Perception in Mothers and Daughters
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to compare two  mother-daughter interventions design ed to increase fitness and activity and improve physical self-perception ( PSP ) . A secondary purpose was to test two of the proposed mechanisms for using physical activity to enhance PSP .  Twenty mother-daughter pairs ( n = 40 ) were r and omly assigned to a  university-based ( UB ) or home-based ( HB ) group . Initially , both groups received classroom training design ed to improve PSP . Then , the UB group met three times per week , whereas the HB group received information concerning home-based activities . The Fitnessgram ® activity question naire and fitness test battery were used to measure physical activity and fitness level . The Physical Self-Perception Profile ( PSPP ) was used to detect changes in PSP . Separate 2 ( group ) × 2 ( age ) × 2 ( time ) ANOVAs with repeated measures on the last factor were conducted to examine changes in PSP , physical activity , and fitness . Correlations between physical activity , fitness , and PSP were examined to test the two mechanisms . Perceived sports competence and body attractiveness improved in UB and HB mothers and daughters ( p = .002 and .005 , respectively ) . UB and HB mothers and daughters increased their participation in aerobic ( p = .000 and .015 ) , muscular strength ( p = .001 and .001 ) , and flexibility ( p = .000 and .000 ) activities . Support was not provided for the proposed mechanisms for the relationship between physical activity and PSP . These interventions demonstrate the potential to foster positive short-term changes in PSP and physical activity in mothers and daughters . More research is needed to test mechanisms explaining the relationship between activity and PSP
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 .