Making a strong case for prioritizing muscular fitness in youth physical activity guidelines
AD Faigenbaum, JP MacDonald… - Current Sports …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Although evidence indicates that muscular fitness is foundational for ongoing participation in
active play, exercise and sport, current national and international youth physical activity …
active play, exercise and sport, current national and international youth physical activity …
May the force be with youth: foundational strength for lifelong development
Today's youth are weaker than previous generations, and measurable reductions in physical
fitness are beginning to emerge. Without targeted initiatives that recognize the foundational …
fitness are beginning to emerge. Without targeted initiatives that recognize the foundational …
Sports specialization, part II: alternative solutions to early sport specialization in youth athletes
GD Myer, N Jayanthi, JP DiFiori… - Sports …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Context: Many coaches, parents, and children believe that the best way to develop elite
athletes is for them to participate in only 1 sport from an early age and to play it year-round …
athletes is for them to participate in only 1 sport from an early age and to play it year-round …
[HTML][HTML] Progress and future directions on physical activity research among youth
KR Evenson, J Mota - Journal of physical activity & health, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
There is strong evidence to support the benefits of regular physical activity for children and
adolescents (heretofore referred to as “youth”). Evidence includes improved …
adolescents (heretofore referred to as “youth”). Evidence includes improved …
When to initiate integrative neuromuscular training to reduce sports-related injuries and enhance health in youth?
Regular participation in organized youth sports does not ensure adequate exposure to skill-
and health-related fitness activities, and sport training without preparatory conditioning does …
and health-related fitness activities, and sport training without preparatory conditioning does …
Overcoming barriers to physical activity: helping youth be more active
RR Pate, RP Saunders, JR O'Neill… - ACSM's health & fitness …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Abroad range of researchers and profes-sionals acknowledge that optimal health during
childhood and adolescence requires a high level of physical activity. The health benefits of …
childhood and adolescence requires a high level of physical activity. The health benefits of …
Ten research priorities related to youth sport, physical activity, and health
Background: Sport has been identified as one of the 7 best investments for increasing
physical activity levels across the life span. Several questions remain on how to effectively …
physical activity levels across the life span. Several questions remain on how to effectively …
Youth fitness-problems and solutions
NA DiNubile - Preventive medicine, 1993 - Elsevier
Review of the current data in the area of youth fitness reveals some alarming trends.
Children in the United States are fatter, slower, and weaker than their counterparts in other …
Children in the United States are fatter, slower, and weaker than their counterparts in other …
Meeting physical activity guidelines and health-related fitness in youth
BACKGROUND: National physical activity guidelines have been developed for Americans.
Interest lies in the relationship between meeting the national physical activity guidelines and …
Interest lies in the relationship between meeting the national physical activity guidelines and …
The health benefits of muscular fitness for children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Physical fitness during childhood and adolescence has been identified as an
important determinant of current and future health status. While research has traditionally …
important determinant of current and future health status. While research has traditionally …