Abstract Lifestyle choices influence 20–40% of adult peak bone mass. Therefore,
optimization of lifestyle factors known to influence peak bone mass and strength is an …

Background The purpose was to: 1) perform a systematic review of studies examining the
relation between physical activity, fitness, and health in school-aged children and youth, and …

Bone fragility is a major health concern, as the increased risk of bone fractures has
devastating outcomes in terms of mortality, decreased autonomy, and healthcare costs …

Plyometric training (PLY) is a very popular form of physical conditioning of healthy
individuals that has been extensively studied over the last 3 decades. In this article, we …

Abstract Faigenbaum, AD, Kraemer, WJ, Blimkie, CJR, Jeffreys, I, Micheli, LJ, Nitka, M, and
Rowland, TW. Youth resistance training: Updated position statement paper from the National …

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.9 million deaths
worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity and at least 2.6 million deaths are a result of …

Bone mass is a key determinant of fracture risk. Maximizing bone mineral mass during
childhood and adolescence may contribute to fracture risk reduction during adolescence …

Background Exercise is widely recommended to reduce osteoporosis, falls and related
fragility fractures, but its effect on whole bone strength has remained inconclusive. The …

The premise that bones grow and remodel throughout life to adapt to their mechanical
enironment is often called Wolff's law. Wolff's law, however, is not always true, and in fact …

Background: The prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Many
local governments have enacted policies to increase physical activity in schools as a way to …