Children Participating in the FIT FIRST Study at Frederikssund School, Denmark (IMAGE)

University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences

Children Participating in the FIT FIRST Study at Frederikssund School, Denmark

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Eight to ten-year-old schoolchildren develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength and improved balance when ball games or circuit training are on the timetable. This is shown by a major Danish study from researchers at the University of Southern Denmark and University of Copenhagen. Top right: Professor and project leader Peter Krustrup of University of Southern Denmark.

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