The Dutch 'Focus on Strength' intervention study protocol: programme design and production, implementation and evaluation plan

• Main Authors: G. A. Ten Hoor (Author), G. Kok (Author), G. M. Rutten (Author), R. A. C. Ruiter (Author), S. P. J. Kremers (Author), A. M. J. W. Schols (Author), G. Plasqui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Overweight youngsters are better in absolute strength exercises than their normal-weight counterparts; a physiological phenomenon with promising psychological impact. In this paper we describe the study protocol of the Dutch, school-based program 'Focus on Strength' tha...