The Relationship between Cortisol and Bone Mineral Density in Competitive Male Cyclists
Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine whether race day cortisol was related to bone mineral density (BMD) in competitive male cyclists. A secondary purpose was to determine additional factors associated with BMD in competitive male cyclists. Methods. Measurements of lumbar spine and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Sports Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/896821 |