The interests and limits of the different methods and protocols of maximal (anaerobic) power
(Pmax) assessment are reviewed: single all‐out tests versus force‐velocity tests, isokinetic …

Despite the greater prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in obese adults, the
consequences of childhood obesity on the development and function of the musculoskeletal …

The present study aimed to compare quadriceps femoris muscle strength and fatigue
between obese (grade II and III) and nonobese adults. Ten obese (mean age: 25 years; …

The increasing prevalence of paediatric obesity and related metabolic complications has
been mainly associated with lower aerobic fitness while less is known regarding potential …

Increasing the amount of physical activity is an important strategy for weight loss. This
systematic review summarizes recent findings on the effects of physical training on …

This review addresses the impact of obesity on paediatric physical functioning utilizing the
World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health …

The aim of the present study was to compare “absolute” and “relative” knee extension
strength between obese and nonobese adolescents. Ten nonobese and 12 severely obese …

Introduction This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 6‐week cycling‐specific, isometric
resistance training program on peak power output (PPO) in elite cyclists. Methods Twenty …

Despite the considerable efforts that have been made to characterize in vivo human skeletal
muscle function in the last 20 years, there is still controversy about whether obesity affects …

Background: Young obese youth are generally stronger than lean youth. This has been
linked to the loading effect of excess body mass, acting as a training stimulus comparable to …