Bone Mineral Density and Body Composition of Adult Premenopausal Women with Three Levels of Physical Activity

Weight-bearing and resistance physical activities are recommended for osteoporosis prevention, but it is unclear whether an intensity level above current recommendations has a positive effect on adult premenopausal women. Body composition and bone mineral density (BMD) by DXA were compared in three...

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Main Authors: Fernando D. Saraví, Fabiana Sayegh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Osteoporosis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/953271