Strength exercises during physical education classes in secondary schools improve body composition: a cluster randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: G. A. Ten Hoor (Author), G. M. Rutten (Author), G. J. P. Van Breukelen (Author), G. Kok (Author), R. A. C. Ruiter (Author), K Meijer (Author), S. P. J. Kremers (Author), F. J. M. Feron (Author), R. Crutzen (Author), A. M. J. W. Schols (Author), G. Plasqui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Metabolic health in people with obesity is determined by body composition. In this study, we examined the influence of a combined strength exercise and motivational programme -embedded in the school curriculum- on adolescents body composition and daily physical activity. Methods...