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There is no doubt that childhood and adolescence are decisive periods to acquire healthy lifestyle behaviors, like being physically active
Throughout the lifespan, maximum hand grip strength reflects general health and vigor and is therefore commonly suggested to be a
The movement to recognize exercise as medicine has incited interest in personalized exercise prescription while simultaneously exposing weaknesses in the existing exercise
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