A Randomized-Controlled Trial of the Effects of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Strength, Physical Activity, and Body Satisfaction in Postpartum Women

Authors

Dr. James LeCheminant, Brigham Young University

Keywords

randomized-controlled trial, resistance training, body composition, strength, physical activity, body satisfaction, postpartum women

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

Abstract

The purpose of this study, as submitted to the IRB, was to determine the effects of flexibility or resistance training on body composition, strength, spontaneous physical activity, cardiovascular disease risk factors, bone density, and body satisfaction, depression, health-related quality of life, and self-efficacy in postpartum women.

Recommended Citation

LeCheminant, Dr. James (2013) "A Randomized-Controlled Trial of the Effects of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Strength, Physical Activity, and Body Satisfaction in Postpartum Women," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1814.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1814