bone mineral density and exercise

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Influence of yard work and weight training on bone mineral density among

older U.S. women.

LW, Bass MA, Ting L, Brown B.

Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance, 309 HPER

Building, The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of type of

physical activity on bone mineral density among older U.S. women. Findings

from the present study indicate that jogging, swimming and calisthenics

were weak predictors for high bone density values. Bicycling, aerobics,

walking and dancing were moderate predictors for positive bone density.

Yard work and weight training were strong and independent predictors for

positive bone density.

PMID: 12537080 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]