| Self-perception and attitude toward physical activity in overweight/obese adolescents: the "martial fitness" study. | |
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PMID: 23286421 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This randomized, placebo-exercise controlled trial found that 6-months of Kung Fu training improved enjoyment of physical activity more than the placebo-exercise intervention, while both groups improved perceptions of behavioral conduct and changed strategies for physical activity. Importantly, family support for physical activity declined in subjects who had more visits to health care professionals, which is worrisome, as this represents another risk factor for sedentary behavior in this vulnerable cohort that must be overcome for successful, sustained behavioral change. Programs supporting positive attitudes of both adolescents and their families toward physical activity will be necessary to optimize exercise adoption and adherence as a means to combat the obesity epidemic in childhood and adolescence. |
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Tracey W Tsang; Michael R Kohn; Chin Moi Chow; Maria Fiatarone Singh |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Research in sports medicine (Print) Volume: 21 ISSN: 1543-8635 ISO Abbreviation: Res Sports Med Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2013-01-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101167637 Medline TA: Res Sports Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 37-51 Citation Subset: IM |
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a Exercise, Health & Performance Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Science , The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia. |
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