2019
DOI: 10.1007/s42978-019-00038-0
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Resistance Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Dynapenia

Abstract: Temporal trends of youth muscular fitness (i.e., muscular strength, muscular power and local muscular endurance) indicate that contemporary children and adolescents are weaker and slower than previous generations. Consequently, this generation of millennials appear to be just as vulnerable as older adults to the inevitable consequences of muscle disuse and neuromuscular dysfunction. The modern-day construct of pediatric dynapenia describes an identifiable and treatable condition in youth characterized by low l… Show more

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“…This downward trend in muscular fitness in modern day youths has also been reported in children and adolescents from other countries [3]. It should be noted that, without regular opportunities to engage regularly in strength-building exercises, today's youths may be less likely to attain the adequate levels of muscular fitness that are needed for ongoing participation in MVPA [3,18]. Since low levels of muscular strength and power early in life are risk factors for pediatric dynapenia and associated health-related concerns [19], the SLJ has been suggested as a valid general index for assessing muscular fitness in youths [12].…”
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confidence: 79%
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“…This downward trend in muscular fitness in modern day youths has also been reported in children and adolescents from other countries [3]. It should be noted that, without regular opportunities to engage regularly in strength-building exercises, today's youths may be less likely to attain the adequate levels of muscular fitness that are needed for ongoing participation in MVPA [3,18]. Since low levels of muscular strength and power early in life are risk factors for pediatric dynapenia and associated health-related concerns [19], the SLJ has been suggested as a valid general index for assessing muscular fitness in youths [12].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 79%
“…It is possible that other factors, such as trends in quality and quantity of physical activity engagement, may contribute to the observed decline in muscular fitness in modern day youths. This downward trend in muscular fitness in modern day youths has also been reported in children and adolescents from other countries [ 3 ]. It should be noted that, without regular opportunities to engage regularly in strength-building exercises, today’s youths may be less likely to attain the adequate levels of muscular fitness that are needed for ongoing participation in MVPA [ 3 , 18 ].…”
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“…Despite this knowledge, global declines in measures of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in modern day youth have coincided with temporal declines in measures of muscular fitness [11], [15], [25]. That is to say, this generation of physically inactive girls and boys is weaker than previous generations and, consequently, at greater risk for adverse health outcomes associated with physical inactivity and muscle disuse [10], [22]. Since a prerequisite level of muscular strength is needed to jump, kick, throw and run proficiently [20], concerted efforts are needed to "activate" this generation of boys and girls with developmentally appropriate interventions that target neuromuscular deficits before youth become resistant to exercise and sport programs.…”
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confidence: 99%