Longitudinal changes in body composition and waist circumference by self-reported levels of physical activity in leisure among adolescents: the Tromsø study, Fit Futures.

Nils Abel P AarsBjarne K JacobsenBente MorsethNina EmausSameline Grimsgaard

Published in: BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation (2019)

Self-reported leisure time physical activity does not predict changes in body composition in adolescents after 2 years of follow up. Change in the level of physical activity is associated with change in fat mass index in boys and lean mass index in girls.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body composition
body mass index
bone mineral density
resistance training
sleep quality
adipose tissue
body weight
young adults
high intensity