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Results of Strength Training in Obese Prepubertal
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A group of researchers set out to determine the
effects of a school-based, low-volume strength training program on
energy expenditure, strength, and physical fitness in obese
prepubertal girls.
The researchers designed a longitudinal, 5-month
strength training exercise program in which 11 healthy, obese girls
aged 7-10 years participated.
The girls increased their upper and lower
extremity strength, on average, by 20%. However, similar results were
not noted when energy expenditure was evaluated.
The researchers concluded, "This long-term,
school-based, low-volume strength training program favorably
increases strength in obese prepubertal girls but does not increase
their daily energy expenditure."
- Med. Sci. Sports
Exerc., Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 1130-1136, 1998.
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