| Preliminary evaluation of an after-school resistance training program for improving physical fitness in middle school-age boys. | |
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PMID: 17566430 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Most after-school physical activity programs for youth focus on aerobic games and activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an after-school resistance training program on improving the physical fitness of middle school-age boys. 22 boys (M = 13.9 yr., SD = .4 yr.) participated in a periodized, multiple-set, 9-wk. (2x/week) resistance training program. All subjects were pre- and post-tested on their 10-repetition maximum squat, 10-repetition maximum bench press, vertical jump, medicine ball toss, flexibility, and also percentage of body fat and the progressive aerobic cardiovascular endurance run (PACER). Statistical analysis indicated that subjects significantly improved performance on the squat (19%), bench press (15%), flexibility (10%), vertical jump (5%), medicine ball toss (12%), and the PACER (36%). Although this design minus a control group limits interpretation, this after-school resistance-training program can improve muscular fitness and cardiovascular fitness in boys and should be replicated with appropriate experimental controls. |
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Authors:
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Avery D Faigenbaum; Jim E McFarland; Larry Johnson; Jie Kang; Jason Bloom; Nicholas A Ratamess; Jay R Hoffman |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perceptual and motor skills Volume: 104 ISSN: 0031-5125 ISO Abbreviation: Percept Mot Skills Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-14 Completed Date: 2007-08-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401131 Medline TA: Percept Mot Skills Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 407-15 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, P.O. Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718, USA. faigenba@tcnj.edu |
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Adolescent Child Follow-Up Studies Humans Leisure Activities* Male Muscle Strength Physical Endurance Physical Fitness* Weight Lifting* |
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