Optimization of the Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) weight loss and healthy lifestyle program for male hockey fans

• Main Authors: Wendy Blunt (Author), Dawn P. Gill (Author), Shannon L. Sibbald (Author), Brendan Riggin (Author), Roseanne W. Pulford (Author), Ryan Scott (Author), Karen Danylchuk (Author), Cindy M. Gray (Author), Sally Wyke (Author), Christopher Bunn (Author), Robert J. Petrella (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The health outcomes of men continue to be poorer than women globally. Challenges in addressing this problem include difficulties engaging men in weight loss programs as they tend to view these programs as contrary to the masculine narrative of independence and self-reliance. Rese...