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Strength exercises during physical education classes in secondary schools improve body composition

A cluster randomized controlled trial

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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.

Literatuurverwijzing: Hoor, G.A. ten, Rutten, G.M., Breukelen, G.J.P. van, Kok, G.J., Ruiter, R.A.C., Meijer, K., ... Plasqui, G. (2018). Strength exercises during physical education classes in secondary schools improve body composition: a cluster randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 15