Chapter 1
Ten Hoor GA, Plasqui G, Schols AMWJ, et al (2014). Combating adolescent obesity: an integrated physiological and psychological perspective. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, 17(6), 521.


Chapter 2
Ten Hoor GA, Plasqui G, Ruiter RAC, et al. (2016). A new direction in Psychology and Health: Resistance exercise training for obese children and adolescents. Psychology and Health, 31(1), 1-8.


Chapter 3
Ten Hoor GA, Kok G., Peters GJY, et al. (2017). The psychological effects of strength exercises in people who are overweight or obese: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine (47): 2069-2081.

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Chapter 4
Ten Hoor GA, Plasqui G, Schols AMWJ, Kok G. (2018) A benefit of being heavier is being strong: a cross-sectional study in young adults. Sports Medicine Open

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Chapter 5
Ten Hoor GA, Sleddens EFC., Kremers, SPJ, et al (2015). Aerobic and strength exercises for youngsters aged 12 to 15: what do parents think?. BMC public health, 15(1), 1.

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Chapter 6
Ten Hoor GA, Musch K, Meijer K, et al. (2016). Test-retest reproducability and validity of the back-leg-chest strength measurement. Isokinetics and Exercise Science (1). 1–8

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Chapter 7
Ten Hoor GA, Kok G, Rutten GM, et al (2016). The Dutch ‘Focus on Strength’intervention study protocol: programme design and production, implementation and evaluation plan. BMC public health, 16(1), 496.

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Chapter 8
Ten Hoor GA, Rutten GM, Van Breukelen GJP, et al (2018). Strength exercises during physical education classes in high schools improve body composition: A cluster randomized controlled trial.

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