The effects of aerobic- versus strength-training on body image among young women with pre-existing body image concerns.

Highlights: [•] Women participated in 8 weeks of supervised aerobic or strength-training. [•] Generally, aerobic training yielded greater improvements in body image. [•] Body image change correlated with perceived body fat and aerobic endurance change. [•] Body image change correlated with increased aerobic self-efficacy. [•] Body image change was unrelated to actual fitness change. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]