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| Research article summary (published 30 Oct 2002): |
Relations of strength training to body image among a sample of female university students.
Full Abstract
College women enrolled in a strength training class were evaluated before and after the class using a combination of physical fitness measures, including weight, percentage of body fat, body circumference, and strength measures. Forty-nine subjects participated in strength training, twice a week for a total of 12 weeks. At the end of the class, participants were asked to respond to 9 open-ended questions dealing with perceptions of body image. Physical results of the study showed a mean weight gain of 1 lb, an average increase in body fat of 0.9%, and a 5-11 lb improvement in maximal lifting ability. In addition, most subjects reported that they felt healthier and more fit and had an improved body image and a better attitude about their physical selves after strength training. In this study, exercise using strength training improved strength and body image in women.
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Author information
Author/s: Ahmed, Christine (C); Hilton, Wanda (W); Pituch, Keenan (K);
Affiliation: Division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069, USA. cahmed(-atsign-)usd.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article
Journal: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association (J Strength Cond Res), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Nov; vol 16 (issue 4) : pp 645-8
Dates: Created 2002/11/08; Completed 2003/03/18; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12423199, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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