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 …

The purpose of this study was to quantitatively review the body of research on exercise and
global self-esteem (GSE). This review focuses specifically on studies using adults and also …

This review applied meta-analytic procedures to integrate research findings examining the
impact of exercise on body image. We performed extensive literature searching strategies …

Women have traditionally been concerned with their appearance. Indeed, the pursuit of and
preoccupation with beauty are central features of the female sex-role stereotype (Rodin …

The influence of exercise mode and practice qualities on the stress reduction benefits of
exercise was examined. College students in swimming, body conditioning, hatha yoga …

Abstract PINGITORE, REGINA, BONNIE SPRING, DAVID GARFIELD. Gender differences in
body satisfaction. Although men and women show similar rates of obesity, women more …

First published in 1986. This is volume 2 of Development and Structure of the Body Image.
Volume 1 presents a thorough review and analysis of the body image literature from 1969 …

A great deal of attention has been given to the association between physical fitness and
psychological health. The purpose of this view is to examine recent developments in the …

To improve health and fitness effectively through physical activity or exercise, we need to
understand how this comes about. For many of these changes, the stimulus has been …

Objective The present investigation examined the extent to which participation in a 6‐week
circuit‐weight training program produced changes in participants' body images relative to a …