High intensity training increases spontaneous physical activity in children

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A controlled study of a physical training intervention was performed by Eiholzer et al in Zurich using two junior ice hockey teams. One team acted as the control whereas the other was assigned to resistance training performed twice weekly for 4 months. The outcome showed a significant increase in spontaneous physical activity in the intervention group compared with the control group at 4 months, which persisted until the 12 month follow-up point. In addition, their arms and legs became stronger during the training intervention. The authors conclude that resistance training might be an effective strategy to prevent childhood obesity.

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