An investigation into the body image perception, body satisfaction and exercise expectations of male fitness leaders: Implications for professional practice

Leisure Studies

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 95-105

  Philips, Janine M ^a   Drummond, Murray J N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

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EID: 84937338122     PISSN: 02614367     EISSN: 14664496     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02614360121879     Document Type: Article

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