Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 113-122 , 2010

Effect of Functional Resistance Training on Muscular Fitness Outcomes in Young Adults

  • Tiana Weiss

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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  • Jerica Kreitinger

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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  • Hilary Wilde

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
    • ,
  • Chris Wiora

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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  • Michelle Steege

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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  • Lance Dalleck

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sport and Exercise Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
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  • Jeffrey Janot

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author Jeffrey M. Janot, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Avenue, Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA

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PII: S1728-869X(10)60017-2

doi: 10.1016/S1728-869X(10)60017-2

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 113-122 , 2010

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