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

Hoor, G. M. , Rutten, G. J. P. , Breukelen, G. , Kok, R. A. C. , Meijer, S. P. J. , Kremers, F. J. M. , Feron, R. , Crutzen, A. M. J. W.

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Published online on September 25, 2018

Abstract

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...